Senior Backend Developer

Job Summary

Senior Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Build Scalable Systems

  : Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services and RESTful APIs using PHP and Laravel.

• Database Design & Performance

  : Architect and optimize MySQL databases for scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Secure Engineering

  : Champion best practices for backend security, data protection, and vulnerability mitigation (XSS, CSRF, SQLi, etc.).

• Test-Driven Development

  : Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage using PHPUnit or equivalent.

• DevOps & Server Management

  : Manage deployments and server environments (Ubuntu, Nginx), with a focus on performance and uptime.

• Collaboration & Code Quality

  : Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to engineering standards and documentation.

• Performance Optimization

  : Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across backend and database layers.

• Cross-Functional Partnership

  : Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and designers to build seamless, user-focused experiences.

• Innovation & Technical Leadership

  : Research new tools, frameworks, and architectural approaches to evolve our tech stack and developer workflows.

Requirements

• Preferred PHP Development Experience

  : Minimum 2+ years of professional backend development.

• Preferred Expertise in Laravel

  : Hands-on experience with Laravels ecosystem (Eloquent ORM, routing, queues, middleware, etc.).

• Database Skills

  : Deep knowledge of MySQL, including schema design, indexing, query optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Linux Server Proficiency

  : Comfort with Unix-based environments (e.g., Ubuntu), including Nginx setup and server tuning.

• Security Best Practices

  : Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and protection against common web vulnerabilities.

• Testing Mindset

  : Experience writing and maintaining unit/integration tests using PHPUnit or similar.

• Version Control

  : Proficient with Git, GitHub/GitLab, and standard Git workflows.

• API Development

  : Proven ability to build and integrate RESTful APIs.

• Performance & Scalability

  : Experience optimizing backend code and infrastructure to handle high-traffic loads.

• Strong Communication

  : Able to clearly articulate ideas and work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (React, Vue.js, or similar) is a plus.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent real-world experience.

To apply please share your updated resume at hr@promodome.in