Senior Back-End Lead Developer (PHP)

Viera Consulting; India; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Viera Consulting in India seeks a Senior Back-End Lead Developer (PHP) to design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications powering scalable web platforms. Proficient in PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony and with proven leadership to guide a development team toward high-performance solutions.

The role requires strong backend architecture skills, experience architecting RESTful APIs and microservices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience in PHP-based systems.
• Expert-level proficiency with Laravel/Symfony/CodeIgniter or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of OOP, MVC architecture, and design patterns.
• Deep knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL, queries and data modeling.
• Experience with API development, REST standards, and JSON/XML formats.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of backend systems using PHP and modern frameworks.
• Architect scalable RESTful APIs and microservices for web and mobile apps.
• Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Define best coding practices, security standards, and backend design patterns.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce standards, and ensure high-quality releases.

Skills

PHP

PHP frameworks

OOP & MVC

MySQL/PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Department: Technology Services
Location: [Onsite / Hybrid / Remote]
Experience Required: 7+ years in backend development (PHP-based systems)
Reports To: Head of Engineering / Technical Architect

Job Summary

TheSenior Back-End Lead Developer (PHP)will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side applications, APIs, and services that power scalable web platforms. This role requires strong technical proficiency in PHP frameworks (such as Laravel or Symfony), deep understanding of backend architecture, and proven leadership in guiding a development team toward delivering high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and optimizationof backend systems using PHP and modern frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, etc.).
• Architect scalable RESTful APIs and microservicesto support web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Define best coding practices, security standards, and design patternsfor backend development.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure high-quality releases.

Development & Maintenance

• Design and implement database schemas, queries, and stored procedures (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• Optimize backend performance through caching, load balancing, and refactoring.
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external systems securely.
• Handle server-side logic, authentication, authorization, and data validation.
• Ensure robust error handling, logging, and system monitoring.

Team Management & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of backend developers.
• Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and delivery trackingin coordination with project managers.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning, code ownership, and innovationwithin the team.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies or frameworks to improve development efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development with PHP.
• Expert-level proficiency with Laravel / Symfony / CodeIgniter
• Strong understanding of OOP, MVC architecture, and design patterns.
• Deep knowledge of MySQL / PostgreSQL, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Familiarity withAPI development, REST standards, and JSON/XML formats.
• Experience with Git version controland CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including data encryption and secure authentication.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments.
• Knowledge of AWS / Azure / Google Cloud
• Familiarity with message queues(RabbitMQ, Kafka) andmicroservices architecture.
• Exposure to frontend frameworks(React, Vue.js) for integration awareness.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologiesand project management tools (Jira, Trello).

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and team collaboration
• Strong problem-solving and analytical
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideasclearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Proactive, innovative, and adaptable to evolving technologies.