Senior Software Engineer (PHP | Laravel | React.js | API | Microservices)

About Us :

At Firmway, we are transforming the AR/AP (Account Receivable/Accounts Payable) landscape by automating Finance & Accounting functions through cutting-edge technology. Incubated by ICAI and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), our solutions empower large companies and audit firms with unmatched efficiency and accuracy. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of FinTech/AccountTech, solving real-world industry challenges with next-generation tools and architectures. You’ll work alongside a highly talented team, designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems that drive business success.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer (Tech Leader - IC Role) with deep expertise in PHP/Laravel, React.js, Microservices, and Cloud-Native architectures. This role is hands-on and strategic, influencing design & architecture decisions across multiple products while mentoring engineers and setting technical direction. The ideal candidate has a strong background in PHP, Laravel, React.js, and MySQL, with expertise in Microservices, MongoDB, AWS, and Kubernetes. Past experience in Java 11+, Spring Boot is a plus but not mandatory.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Total 5+ years of experience with BE / B.Tech / M.Tech / MCA in CS/IT.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and Microservices.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in React.js (mandatory), Nest.js (optional).
• Very good at writing Unit and integration tests cases in both PHP/Laravel & React.js.
• Strong experience in MongoDB (setup, schema design, indexing, performance tuning).
• Hands-on experience in relational (MySQL) & NoSQL database design and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of REST API-first design principles & security best practices.
• Proficiency in event-driven microservices using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or NATS.
• At least one project worked on from scratch(green field) and has significant contributions in building complex financial or non-financial systems.
• Works independently with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability for outcomes.
• Exposure to following agile practices, coding standards, and TDD experience.
• Very good in time, effort estimation, and lower-level tasks breakdown of user stories.
• Must have good analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills with First Principle Thinking.
• Highly effective team player with good communication and collaboration skills.

Good to Have skills:

• Past experience in migrating PHP/Laravel/MySQL applications to React.js/Java/Spring Boot/Python.
• Machine learning experience/exposure in Python with document data processing.
• Add-on experience in other programming languages like Go, Python, Node.js, etc.
• Exposure to the DevOps automation tools using any of these: Jenkins, ArgoCD/FluxCD(GitOps), Terraform, Ansible, Shell Scripting, etc.
• 2-Factor application principles for Microservices.
• Effective in handling multiple tasks with varying degrees of priorities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra

Expected Start Date: 04/08/2025