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About the Role: We're looking for a skilled PHP Developer with 34 years of professional experience to join our engineering team in Bangalore. You'll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing server-side logic and database interactions for our web applications, working closely with front-end developers, DevOps, and product managers to deliver reliable, scalable software. Key Responsibilities: Develop, test, and maintain robust web applications using PHP Design, build, and manage relational database schemas (MySQL/MariaDB or similar) Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and reusable code following OOP principles Build and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and third-party consumption Optimize application performance, including query optimization and caching strategies Ensure application security by implementing best practices (input validation, authentication, data encryption, protection against SQL injection/XSS/CSRF) Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in a timely manner Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and engineering practices Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability Work with DevOps/infrastructure teams on deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and version control workflows Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and other agile ceremonies Document technical specifications, APIs, and system architecture as needed Required Skills & Qualifications: 34 years of hands-on experience with PHP development in a production environment Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns Experience with at least one modern PHP framework (Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, or similar) Solid knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases, including writing optimized queries, joins, and indexing Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative workflows (branching, pull requests) Basic to intermediate knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end integration Understanding of MVC architecture Familiarity with Composer for dependency management Knowledge of web server configuration (Apache/Nginx) basics Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to debug complex issues Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team Good to Have: Hands-on experience with Laravel specifically (Eloquent ORM, Artisan, Blade templating) Familiarity with caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached) Exposure to containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration basics Understanding of microservices architecture Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar) Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Knowledge of testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest) Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) Basic understanding of front-end frameworks (Vue.js, React) for full-stack collaboration Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies .
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