Web Development Manager

About Us:

ExcelR

About the Role:

• We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Developer / Tech Lead experienced in CodeIgniter and Laravel frameworks to design, build, and scale backend systems for our educational technology platforms. 
• The ideal candidate will contribute both as an individual contributor and a technical lead, driving architecture, coding standards, and delivery excellence across multiple EdTech modules.
• You will work closely with the frontend, product, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless, scalable e-learning experiences used by teachers, students, and administrators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain robust, modular backend systems for e-learning applications.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and improvements in scalability, security, and performance.
• Develop RESTful APIs and ensure integration between frontend and backend components.
• Manage and optimize database schemas, indexing, and query performance (MySQL/MariaDB).
• Implement authentication, role-based access, and secure data management modules.
• Collaborate with frontend developers on UI integration and API contracts.
• Lead and mentor junior developersperform code reviews and maintain coding standards.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and testing.
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and ensure high availability of systems.Document code, APIs, and workflows to support maintainability and collaboration.
  

Must-Have Skills:

• 47 years of PHP backend development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with CodeIgniter 3 and Laravel (latest version) frameworks.
• Solid understanding of MVC architecture and modular system design.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong SQL knowledge with MySQL/MariaDB, including query optimization.
• Proficient in Git and collaborative workflows (branching, merging, pull requests).
• Experience with unit testing, debugging, and maintaining clean code repositories.
• Familiarity with Bootstrap 5 and modern frontend integration workflows.
• Exposure to AWS, cPanel, or VPS environments for deployment and scaling.
• Good to HaveExperience with e-learning platforms or LMS systems.
• Knowledge of video management, access control systems, and payment gateways.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD, and modern DevOps workflows.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API versioning.
• Experience in integrating AI-based automation or analytics dashboards.
  

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to build and scale EdTech platforms impacting real learners.
• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment promoting innovation.
• Professional growth through learning-oriented culture and mentorship.
• Competitive salary, flexible work mode, and performance bonuses.