PHP Backend Developer (Senior Position) | 12+ Yrs

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Volody in Mumbai is seeking a highly experienced Senior PHP Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain our core e-commerce platform. You will work with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver scalable, secure software and drive performance improvements.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior developers, contributing to technical direction, and implementing CI/CD pipelines on AWS. A Bachelor's or Master's in CS and strong English communication are required, with 12–15 years of

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and developing complex PHP web apps.
• Strong MySQL optimization and data modelling skills.
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, with emphasis on UX.
• Experience deploying on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) and using Lambda.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust PHP-based web apps for our e-commerce platform.
• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code following industry standards.
• Optimize queries and application performance for a seamless user experience.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure minimal platform disruption.
• Deploy and maintain apps on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and automation.
• Stay updated with new technologies and approaches.

Skills

PHP Development

MySQL

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

AWS Cloud

CI/CD

OOP Design

Mentoring

English Communication

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)

AWS Lambda

CI/CD Tools

Job description

Company Name: Volody

Job Role: PHP Backend Developer (senior)

Experience Required: 12 to 15 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Mumbai, India

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Industry: SaaS / E-commerce Technology

Communication Requirement: Strong English communication skills

Communication skills required. (English)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior PHP Developer to join our growing engineering team in Mumbai. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our core platform, ensuring its scalability, reliability, and performance. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our customers and drive business growth. Your expertise will be crucial in mentoring junior developers and contributing to the overall technical direction of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable PHP-based web applications for our e-commerce platform, ensuring high performance and security.
• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and user-friendly interfaces.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize database queries and application performance to ensure a seamless user experience for our customers.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to our platform and users.
• Deploy and maintain applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging services such as EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our CI/CD pipeline, automating the build, test, and deployment process.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance, fostering their growth and development.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in web development, and proactively identify opportunities to improve our platform.

Required Skillset

• Proven ability to design and develop complex web applications using PHP and MySQL, demonstrating a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, enabling the creation of engaging and user-friendly interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda, showcasing the ability to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment.
• Solid understanding of Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, demonstrating the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with Python is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and requirements.