Php Developer

Cozentus Technologies; Khordha; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozentus Technologies is looking for a PHP developer to design, implement, and maintain robust web applications. You will work with Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, and other PHP frameworks to deliver scalable services.

Responsibilities include API integration, database optimization, and CI/CD automation. Strong OOP, testing, and collaboration with distributed teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proficient in PHP and object oriented programming.
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, Yii, or CakePHP.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON/XML, and third-party integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain PHP-based web applications and services.
• Build responsive, scalable, and secure applications using PHP frameworks.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with analysts, PMs, architects, and clients to understand requirements.
• Write clean, reusable code following standards and best practices.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and database efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in multiple environments.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure security and quality.

Skills

PHP development

OOP

REST API

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

CI/CD

Docker

Git

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain PHP-based web applications and services.
• Build responsive, scalable, and secure applications using PHP frameworks.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, architects, and clients to understand requirements.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and database efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to security and quality standards.
• Develop unit tests and support automated testing initiatives.
• Work within Agile/Scrum teams and actively participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Prepare technical documentation, deployment guides, and support documents.
• Support production releases and post-implementation activities.

Job Requirements

Required Technical Skills

Programming & Frameworks

• Strong experience in PHP development.
• Hands-on experience with one or more frameworks:
• Laravel
• Symfony
• CodeIgniter
• Yii
• CakePHP
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).

Front-End Technologies

• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Experience with Bootstrap.
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js is desirable.

Database Skills

• MySQL / MariaDB.
• PostgreSQL.
• Database design, optimization, indexing, and query tuning.

API & Integration

• REST API development and integration.
• JSON/XML data handling.
• Third-party API integrations.
• Authentication mechanisms such as OAuth, JWT, and SSO.

Version Control & DevOps

• Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket.
• CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Docker and containerized deployments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Exposure to microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of Redis, Memcached, or caching mechanisms.
• Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Magento.
• Knowledge of web security best practices and OWASP standards.
• Experience working in customer-facing IT service projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer engagement skills.
• Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies.
• Focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.