Senior PHP Developer

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What We Offer

• International travel & Exposure. Immediate travel outside India.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership roles.
• Remote/flexible work options (depending on company policy).
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• If you are a passionate Laravel expert with proven skills in multi-database management and cloud infrastructure, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experiencedSenior Backend Developerwith deep expertise in Laravel to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of professional experience, with a strong focus on building scalable, robust backend systems using the Laravel framework. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications, while leveraging your extensive knowledge in managing multiple database systems and cloud infrastructure to ensure high performance, security, and reliability.

This is a senior-level position requiring independent problem-solving, architectural decision-making, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend applications and RESTful APIs using Laravel and PHP.
• Architect and implement scalable server-side logic, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.
• Manage and optimize multiple database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), including schema design, query optimization, migrations, and integrations via Eloquent ORM.
• Handle complex data interactions across relational and NoSQL databases in production environments.
• Deploy, manage, and scale applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including services like EC2, RDS, S3, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security best practices for cloud-based deployments.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in live production systems.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams to integrate backend services seamlessly.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical documentation and best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and suggest improvements for system architecture and performance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 6+ yearsof professional experience as a Backend Developer, with at least 4-5 years hands-on expertise in Laravel (preferably versions 9+).
• Proven track record of building and maintaining large-scale Laravel applications.
• Extensive experiencemanaging multiple databases (SQL and NoSQL), including advanced query optimization, indexing, and handling high-traffic data workloads.
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure(AWS, Azure, or GCP), including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and cost optimization.
• Strong proficiency in PHP (8+), OOP principles, MVC architecture, and Laravel ecosystem tools (e.g., Queue, Horizon, Telescope).
• Experience with RESTful API design, authentication (e.g., Sanctum, Passport), caching (Redis), and testing (PHPUnit, Feature tests).
• Familiarity with version control (Git), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of web security principles, performance tuning, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture or serverless deployments.
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (e.g., React & NextJs) for full-stack contributions.
• Contributions to open-source projects or Laravel community.
• Relevant certifications in Laravel, PHP, or cloud platforms.