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Job Description :We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer with 6-11 years of experience in PHP backend development to design and deliver scalable, high-performance services for our product platform. This is a primarily backend-focused role involving high-volume data processing, PDF/document workflows, REST APIs, database optimization, and cloud-based application development.The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on PHP expertise, experience building scalable backend systems, and the ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools throughout the software development lifecycle.Key Responsibilities :- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using PHP.- Translate product requirements into detailed technical specifications, including acceptance criteria and edge cases.- Collaborate with Technical Product Managers and engineering teams to design robust and scalable solutions.- Build high-throughput data ingestion and processing pipelines for structured and unstructured data.- Develop solutions for PDF parsing, extraction, generation, and document processing.- Design and develop scalable REST APIs following established architectural patterns and best practices.- Optimize application performance, memory usage, database queries, and storage strategies for large datasets.- Design and optimize relational database schemas and queries, particularly using MySQL.- Integrate third-party services and APIs into backend applications.- Build and deploy applications on AWS and contribute to cloud-based architecture and deployment practices.- Review code for correctness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.- Develop and validate automated tests and ensure appropriate test coverage.- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to root-cause analysis and performance improvements.- Use AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, or similar tools to improve development productivity while maintaining engineering quality.- Mentor junior/associate engineers on PHP development, coding practices, technical design, and effective use of AI development tools.- Contribute to improving engineering practices, specification templates, AI-assisted development workflows, and validation processes.Required Skills & Experience :- 6-11 years of experience in software development, with strong hands-on experience in PHP backend development.- Strong proficiency in PHP and modern PHP frameworks, preferably Laravel or Symfony.- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and scalable software design.- Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and backend services.- Strong experience with MySQL, including schema design, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning.- Experience working with large datasets and high-volume data processing/ingestion.- Experience with PDF/document processing using relevant PHP libraries or services.- Good understanding of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB.- Experience deploying and supporting applications on AWS.- Strong understanding of Git and modern software development practices.- Experience with automated testing and test-driven/testable application design.- Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, or similar tools.- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.Good to Have :- Experience with Kafka or other message queues/streaming platforms.- Experience designing event-driven and asynchronous backend architectures.- Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.- Experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, and CloudWatch.- Experience with performance profiling, caching, memory optimization, and high-throughput application design.- Experience with Redis or other caching technologies.- Experience mentoring junior engineers.- Experience with specification-driven or agentic AI development workflows.- Experience contributing to engineering process and development practice improvements. (ref:hirist.tech) .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.