Software Engineer (PHP CodeIgniter Expert)

As a highly skilled PHP Developer with expertise in CodeIgniter, your role will involve building robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. You will be responsible for developing backend logic, managing databases, integrating APIs, and optimizing performance to ensure seamless communication between frontend and backend systems. Key Responsibilities: - Backend Development: Write efficient, reusable, and well-documented PHP (CodeIgniter) code for web application development. - Database Management: Optimize MySQL/PostgreSQL queries and design scalable database structures. - API Development & Integration: Build, test, and integrate RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange between systems. - Performance Optimization: Ensure applications meet high-performance standards, scalability, and security best practices. - Full Software Development Life Cycle: Take ownership of the development cycle from requirement gathering to deployment and post-launch maintenance. - Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with frontend developers, designers, and stakeholders to align backend development with business objectives. - Code Reviews & Best Practices: Participate in peer code reviews, follow clean coding principles, and adhere to industry best practices. - Security & Compliance: Implement secure coding practices, prevent vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF), and ensure compliance with OWASP standards. Qualifications Required: Must-Have: - 3-5 years of professional experience as a PHP Developer (with expertise in CodeIgniter). - Strong understanding of MVC architecture and object-oriented programming in PHP. - Experience working with MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, query optimization, and indexing strategies. - Knowledge of RESTful API development and integration. - Hands-on experience with HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and Bootstrap. - Understanding of Git version control and CI/CD pipelines. - Familiarity with server management, caching strategies, and security best practices. Good to Have: - Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React, or Angular). - Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure). - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. If you have the passion for coding, problem-solving mindset, and the technical skills to create outstanding web applications, this challenging and impactful role in a collaborative work environment awaits you. Competitive salary package, career advancement opportunities, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and best development practices are some of the benefits you can expect. Apply now to join our team in Chennai for a Full-Time position.,