Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel)

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems using

  PHP (Laravel) and MySQL

  .
• Design, implement, and optimize

  RESTful APIs

  to power seamless integrations with frontend and mobile platforms.
• Enhance system performance through

  robust query optimization, caching mechanisms, and scalability strategies

  .
• Hands-on development, feasibility assessment, data massaging, and rigorous sanity testing for

  3rd-party content, booking, and availability service API integrations.

• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance through robust error-handling and debugging practices.
• Implement secure, best-practice methodologies for

  user authentication, data protection, and system integrity

  .
• Maintain clear, concise, and professional documentation of code and processes.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in backend development

  with a strong focus on Laravel and MySQL.
• BTech / MTech in Computer Science or related fields is mandatory.
• Deep expertise in crafting and consuming RESTful APIs, with an eye for performance and scalability.
• Advanced understanding of database architecture, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Proven experience in integrating and validating large-scale 3rd-party APIs, with strong skills in data structuring, error handling, and testing for reliability and performance.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines).
• Strong foundation in backend performance tuning, load balancing, and server-side caching techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex systems and deliver scalable solutions.
• A team player who thrives in Agile/Scrum environments, consistently meeting tight deadlines.
• Bonus: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.