Cake Php Developer

FCS Software Solutions; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

FCS Software Solutions in Gurugram seeks a seasoned PHP/CakePHP Developer with 6–8 years of experience to join our web application projects. You will work on PHP (5.x/7.x) within CakePHP, design SQL Server schemas, and integrate front-end assets with back-end services.

The role requires strong MVC, relational DB design, and front-end fluency (HTML5, CSS3, JS, AJAX, jQuery), along with CI/CD contribution and code reviews. Great teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of PHP 5.x and PHP 7.x (syntax, OOP, error handling).
• Hands-on expertise with CakePHP (versions 2.x & 3.x/4.x).
• Good understanding of relational databases, especially Microsoft SQL Server (schema design, indexing, query optimization).
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and jQuery.
• Experience with Git (branching, pull requests, and merge conflicts).
• Familiarity with IDEs (PhpStorm, VS Code), debugging tools, and build pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Strong written & verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain server-side components using PHP (5.x/7.x) and the CakePHP framework.
• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and queries in SQL Server.
• Integrate front-end assets (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and jQuery) with back-end services.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely fixes and root cause analysis.
• Write unit/integration tests and contribute to the CI/CD pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose technical solutions, and estimate effort.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and suggest improvements to the existing stack.

Skills

PHP 5/7

CakePHP 2/3/4

SQL Server

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript ES6+

AJAX

jQuery

Git

VS Code

PhpStorm

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Communication

Tools

PhpStorm

VS Code

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Role: PHP / CakePHP Developer
Location: Gurugram
Experience: 6 to 8 years

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented PHP developer with solid experience in both PHP 5.x and PHP 7.x, who can hit the ground running on our web application projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the CakePHP framework, be comfortable working with relational databases (SQL Server), and possess a good command of front-end technologies. You will collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain server-side components using PHP (5.x/7.x) and the CakePHP framework.
• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and queries in SQL Server.
• Integrate front-end assets (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and jQuery) with back-end services.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely fixes and root cause analysis.
• Write unit/integration tests and contribute to the CI/CD pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose technical solutions, and estimate effort.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and suggest improvements to the existing stack.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 6 to 8 years of professional software development experience.
• PHP: Strong knowledge of PHP 5.x and PHP 7.x (syntax, OOP, error handling).
• Framework: Hands-on expertise with CakePHP (preferably versions 2.x & 3.x/4.x).
• Database: Good understanding of relational databases, especially Microsoft SQL Server (schema design, indexing, query optimization).
• Front End: Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and jQuery.
• Version Control: Experience with Git (branching, pull requests, and merge conflicts).
• Tools: Familiarity with IDEs (PhpStorm, VS Code), debugging tools, and build pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Communication: Strong written & verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred (Nice to Have) Skills

• Experience with other modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony).
• Exposure to front-end frameworks/libraries such as React or Vue.js.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and consumption.
• Knowledge of Docker / containerization concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Personal Attributes

• Problem solver: enjoys tackling complex technical challenges.
• Team player: proactive in sharing knowledge and helping peers.
• Detail-oriented: writes clean, maintainable code and documentation.
• Continuous learner: keeps up with industry trends and applies best practices.