Backend Engineer – PHP, Python/Laravel

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SysMind is hiring a Backend Engineer in India to maintain legacy PHP/Laravel code and drive migration to Python. The role requires strong backend skills, RESTful API design, and database proficiency across SQL systems. You will collaborate on architecture, security reviews, and CI/CD practices.

You will leverage Generative AI tools to accelerate development and ensure quality in deployment cycles, working across multiple cities including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and others.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Python backend development experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the existing PHP/Laravel backend.

Skills

Python backend

PHP backend

Laravel

REST APIs

SQL

Git

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

SDLC artifacts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Company Name: SysMind

Job Role: Backend Engineer

Work Type: Full-Time

Job Category: Backend Development / Software Engineering

Required Technical Skill Set: Backend (PHP/Python)

Desired Experience Range : 5+ yrs

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Cochin/Kochi, Bhubaneshwar, Noida, Gurgaon/Gurugram

Experience Required

Must-Have : (Ideally should not be more than 5-8)

• 2- 5 Years of experience in Python backend development
• 2- 5 Years of hands-on backend development experience in PHP/Laravel

Must Have

• PHP & Laravel Framework (2- 5 Years)
• Python Backend Development (2- 5 Years)
• RESTful API Design & Development (2- 5 Years)
• SQL / Relational Databases (2- 5 Years)
• Generative AI Tools - GitHub Copilot / ChatGPT or equivalent (Min. 1 Year)
• Git / Version Control (2+ Years)
• SDLC Artifact Creation (2+ Years)

Good-to-Have

• CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins / GitHub Actions)
• Docker / Kubernetes
• Microservices Architecture
• NoSQL Databases (Redis / MongoDB)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the existing legacy PHP/Laravel backend codebase
• Migrate and re-implement backend services from PHP/Laravel to Python following defined architectural guidelines
• Produce all required SDLC artifacts including Technical Design Documents, API Documentation, Test Plans, and Release Notes
• Participate in internal group reviews including architecture, security, and code reviews
• Support all phases of testing - Unit, Integration, System, Regression, and UAT
• Assist in production cutover activities including deployment planning, go-live execution, and rollback support
• Provide post-production warranty support - monitoring, incident response, and hotfix delivery
• Leverage Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate code development, assist in PHP-to-Python migration, and improve overall productivity