PHP Developer | Noida

DigitalXNode; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalXNode is seeking a skilled PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable web applications. You will collaborate with frontend teams, UI/UX, QA, and DevOps to deliver enterprise-grade software while focusing on API integration, database management, and performance optimization.

The role emphasizes backend development, RESTful APIs, and modern frameworks with opportunities to work across the full stack in an enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Solid PHP development experience with secure, scalable applications.
• Experience with database design, MySQL/MariaDB, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, backend services, and MVC frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP.
• Build secure, high-performance backend systems and business logic.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following standards and best practices.
• Develop responsive web applications meeting business requirements.
• Participate in SDLC including requirements, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Skills

PHP

OOP

MVC

RESTful APIs

Web Services

Backend Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

B.Tech / BE / BCA / BSc (CS/IT)

Tools

Laravel

CodeIgniter

Symfony

Yii

CakePHP

Git

GitHub

Composer

VS Code

PHPStorm

Job description

PHP Developer Jobs | Backend & Full Stack PHP Developer

We are looking for a skilled and passionate PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in PHP development, database management, REST APIs, backend architecture, and full-stack web development who are eager to build enterprise-grade software solutions.

As a PHP Developer, you will collaborate with frontend developers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to deliver modern web applications that meet business objectives. You will be responsible for developing backend services, integrating APIs, managing databases, optimizing application performance, implementing security best practices, and ensuring code quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

This opportunity provides hands-on experience with PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, Full Stack Development, MVC Frameworks, Cloud Technologies, CI/CD, and Enterprise Web Applications, making it an excellent career opportunity for software engineers looking to advance in modern web development.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP.
• Build secure, high-performance backend systems and business logic.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Develop responsive and feature-rich web applications that meet business requirements.
• Participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Backend Development & API Integration

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, authentication services, and external systems.
• Develop reusable backend modules and service-oriented architectures.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure API communication.
• Optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability.

Database Management

• Design, develop, and maintain relational databases using MySQL or MariaDB.
• Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and database functions.
• Ensure database normalization, integrity, and consistency.
• Optimize database performance through indexing and query tuning.
• Implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

Application Maintenance & Performance Optimization

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
• Monitor application health and improve overall system performance.
• Optimize application speed, scalability, and resource utilization.
• Implement caching strategies to improve application responsiveness.
• Upgrade existing applications with new features and enhancements.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.
• Perform functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Identify bugs and implement effective fixes.
• Ensure applications meet quality, reliability, and security requirements.

Security & Compliance

• Implement secure coding practices to prevent application vulnerabilities.
• Protect applications against SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and other common security threats.
• Conduct regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies.
• Implement secure authentication, encryption, and access control mechanisms.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with frontend developers, designers, QA engineers, and project managers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and development guides.
• Document APIs, workflows, and implementation details.
• Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

Backend Development

• PHP
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• MVC Architecture
• RESTful APIs
• Web Services
• Backend Development

Frontend Knowledge

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• jQuery
• Bootstrap

Database Technologies

• MySQL
• MariaDB
• SQL
• Database Design
• Query Optimization
• Stored Procedures

Frameworks (Preferred)

• Laravel
• CodeIgniter
• Symfony
• Yii
• CakePHP

Development Tools

• Git
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Composer
• Visual Studio Code
• PHPStorm

Testing & Debugging

• PHPUnit
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• Debugging
• Code Reviews

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Ownership and accountability.

Preferred Skills

• Laravel Framework
• CodeIgniter
• Symfony
• Vue.js
• React.js
• AJAX
• JSON
• XML
• Redis
• Memcached
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Linux Server Administration
• Apache
• Nginx
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Microservices Architecture
• GraphQL
• OAuth 2.0
• JWT Authentication
• Payment Gateway Integration
• WordPress Development (Optional)

Education

Undergraduate

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• B.Tech / BE
• BCA
• B.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology)

Postgraduate (Preferred)

• MCA
• M.Tech
• M.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology)

Equivalent practical experience in PHP Development, Backend Development, or Full Stack Web Development will also be considered.

Preferred Certifications

• PHP Certification
• Laravel Certification
• MySQL Database Certification
• Oracle MySQL Developer Certification
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
• Docker Certified Associate
• Git & GitHub Professional Certification
• Scrum Fundamentals Certification