PHP Developer

Freshworks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for you and family

Flexible work hours

Free meals

Gym access

Learning budget

Tech conferences

Internal hackathons

Job summary

Freshworks in Bengaluru is seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join our engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain high‑performing web services powering our SaaS products used by millions worldwide.

Expect to build RESTful APIs, collaborate across frontend, QA, and product teams, and write tests to ensure quality. On-site work with a focus on performance tuning, incident resolution, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional PHP experience with 7.x or higher.
• Strong hands-on Laravel framework experience.
• Proficiency in MySQL, queries, and schema design.
• Understanding REST principles and API security.
• Git version control; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic knowledge of Docker and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize server-side PHP components with Laravel.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, and product teams to deliver features end-to-end.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and incident resolution.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Tools

Docker

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role

Freshworks is seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join our Bengaluru engineering team. You will build and maintain high‑performance web services that power our SaaS products used by millions worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize server‑side components using PHP and Laravel.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate third‑party services.
• Collaborate with front‑end, QA, and product teams to deliver features end‑to‑end.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and incident resolution.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2‑4 years of professional experience with PHP (7.x or higher).
• Strong hands‑on experience with Laravel framework.
• Proficiency in MySQL, query optimization, and schema design.
• Understanding of REST principles and API security.
• Version control using Git; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic knowledge of Docker and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Redis or Memcached caching.
• Familiarity with event‑driven architecture or queues (e.g., Laravel Horizon).
• Exposure to front‑end technologies (Vue.js, React) for better collaboration.

What We Offer / Benefits

• Competitive CTC with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible work hours and a vibrant office environment.
• Learning budget, tech conferences, and internal hackathons.
• Free meals, gym access, and employee wellness programs.

Quick Role Summary

• Job Title: PHP Developer
• Experience: 2-4 years
• Work Mode: On-site
• Estimated CTC: ₹12,00,000 - ₹18,00,000 / year