PHP Lead

Persistent Systems Limited; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work and flexible hours

Education sponsorship & certifications

Long service awards

Insurance: life, accidental, Mediclaim

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking an experienced full-stack engineer in India to join our digital engineering team. You will develop and maintain robust backend services, APIs, and microservices, while building responsive UIs with React and Vue.js or Angular.

The role requires collaboration with product owners, architects, QA teams and clients to deliver scalable business solutions. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of hands-on experience with PHP frameworks (Laravel/Symfony/CodeIgniter),

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in full-stack application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP and frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Expertise in React and working knowledge of Vue.js or Angular.
• Solid experience in developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong proficiency in MongoDB, database design, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of software architecture patterns, design principles, and scalable application development.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience interacting with global clients.
• Familiarity with Docker, Cloud, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Build responsive and interactive user interfaces using React and Vue.js or Angular.
• Design and optimize MongoDB data models, queries, and database performance.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, QA teams, and clients to deliver business solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, security, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across frontend and backend systems.
• Mentor and guide development teams on architecture, design patterns, and development practices.
• Contribute to application modernization, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in client discussions, requirement analysis, and solution planning activities.
• Build REST APIs, UI components; Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Architects.
• Performance and security optimization.

Skills

Full-stack development

REST APIs

PHP

Git & CI/CD

Client interaction

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

React

Vue.js

Angular

MongoDB

Docker

Cloud

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

A seasoned engineer with strong PHP backend skills and modern JS frontend expertise using React and either Vue or Angular. It is ideal for teams looking for a full-stack mindset with additional MongoDB experience. Resources need to work till 11:30 PM as project demands frequent interaction with clients.

• Location: Hyderabad and Pune
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain robust backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Build responsive and interactive user interfaces using React and Vue.js or Angular.
• Design and optimize MongoDB data models, queries, and database performance.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, QA teams, and clients to deliver business solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, security, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across frontend and backend systems.
• Mentor and guide development teams on architecture, design patterns, and development practices.
• Contribute to application modernization, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in client discussions, requirement analysis, and solution planning activities.
• Build REST APIs, UI components
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Architects
• Performance and security optimization

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8-12 years of experience in full-stack application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP and related frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Expertise in React and working knowledge of Vue.js or Angular.
• Solid experience in developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong proficiency in MongoDB, database design, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of software architecture patterns, design principles, and scalable application development.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience interacting with global clients.
• PHP (Laravel/Symfony), RESTAPIs
• MongoDB / NoSQL
• Docker, CI/CD, Cloud
• Knowledge of HCM as well as Payroll domain
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."