Junior PHP Developer

Workafella; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Workafella in Chennai is seeking a proactive PHP Developer to build, maintain, and optimize web applications using PHP and MySQL, with a focus on scalable architectures. You will work with AJAX, REST APIs, MVC frameworks, and AI-assisted tools to boost productivity, code quality, and security, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

This full‑time role is based in Tamil Nadu and offers growth opportunities in a dynamic workspace solutions company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on PHP development experience.
• Proficient with AJAX, jQuery, REST APIs and MVC architecture.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar platforms.
• Ability to use AI tools for code generation, debugging, optimization, documentation, and productivity enhancement.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using PHP and MySQL.
• Develop and consume REST APIs and third-party integrations.
• Leverage AI-powered coding tools to improve development efficiency, code quality, debugging, documentation, and testing.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Design and manage databases, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and enhancements.
• Follow coding standards, security best practices, and application maintenance processes.

Skills

PHP

AJAX

jQuery

REST APIs

MVC

AI-assisted tools

Tools

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Cursor

Job description

About Workafella

Workafella is a premium workspace solutions provider committed to innovation and digital excellence. We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer to build, maintain, and enhance web applications that support our business operations and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using PHP and MySQL.


• Develop and consume REST APIs and third-party integrations.


• Leverage AI-powered coding tools to improve development efficiency, code quality, debugging, documentation, and testing.


• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.


• Design and manage databases, ensuring efficiency and scalability.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and enhancements.


• Follow coding standards, security best practices, and application maintenance processes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in PHP development.


• Experience with AJAX, jQuery, REST APIs, and MVC architecture.


• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar platforms.


• Ability to use AI tools for code generation, debugging, optimization, documentation, and productivity enhancement.


• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Laravel, CodeIgniter, or similar PHP frameworks.


• Knowledge of payment gateway integrations and cloud hosting environments.


• Understanding of web application security and performance optimization.


• Exposure to AI APIs, automation workflows, or AI-integrated applications.

What We're Looking For

A proactive and detail-oriented developer who embraces modern development practices, including AI-assisted coding, and can deliver reliable, scalable solutions while contributing to Workafella’s digital growth and technology initiatives.