Php Developer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust web applications. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on expertise in Core PHP, Object-Oriented Programming, and MVC frameworks, along with a solid understanding of databases, REST APIs, and modern front-end technologies. You will work on both new development and enhancement of existing/legacy applications, taking end-to-end ownership of assigned modules.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications using Core PHP, OOP principles, and MVC architecture.

• Build and maintain applications using CodeIgniter and/or Laravel frameworks.

• Write efficient, optimized SQL queries, joins, and indexing strategies for MySQL/MariaDB databases.

• Develop and consume REST APIs, and integrate third-party services using JSON and AJAX.

• Implement and maintain front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and XML.

• Understand, debug, and enhance existing/legacy PHP applications.

• Use Git for version control and collaborate effectively within development teams.

• Support basic deployment and production troubleshooting on Linux-based environments.

• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned modules/features, working independently when required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Core PHP, OOP, MVC, XML, and CodeIgniter and/or Laravel.

• Strong experience with MySQL/MariaDB, SQL queries, joins, indexing, and database optimization.

• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs, JSON, AJAX, and third-party integrations.

• Good knowledge of XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.

• Good understanding of Git, Linux, and basic deployment/production troubleshooting.

• Ability to understand and enhance existing/legacy PHP applications. • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and take end-to-end ownership of assigned modules/features.

Good to Have

• Experience with ITSM, enterprise, or healthcare applications will be an added advantage.

• Experience with WhatsApp/SMS/Email integrations.

• Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD, Jenkins, or cloud environments.

• Exposure to AI/API integrations is an advantage.