About the Role
MindzMap | Digital Solutions is seeking a seasoned Senior Laravel (PHP) Developer to join our Chennai engineering hub. You will own the design, development, and optimisation of high‑performance backend services that power our digital products for enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and scale backend applications using Laravel.
- Analyse and refactor legacy codebases to improve readability and performance.
- Design secure, scalable RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.
- Craft complex queries with Eloquent ORM and optimise database performance (indexing, query tuning, schema design).
- Implement Repository and Service Layer patterns for clean architecture.
- Build event‑driven systems using Laravel Events & Listeners.
- Manage background processing with Queues, Jobs and Scheduler (Cron).
- Integrate third‑party APIs, webhooks, and asynchronous workflows.
- Apply caching strategies using Redis, file or DB cache.
- Collaborate closely with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integration.
- Maintain version control best practices with Git and conduct code reviews.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 3‑5 years of professional experience with Core PHP and Laravel (v8+).
- Strong grasp of OOP principles, design patterns (Repository, Service), and SOLID concepts.
- Hands‑on experience building and documenting RESTful APIs.
- Proficiency in MySQL performance tuning and schema design.
- Experience with Laravel Queues, Jobs, Scheduler, and event system.
- Familiarity with Redis caching and queue drivers.
- Good understanding of Git workflow (feature branching, pull‑requests).
Nice to Have
- Docker or containerisation experience.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
- Exposure to micro‑service architecture.
- Experience with testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest).
What We Offer / Benefits
- Competitive CTC with performance bonuses.
- Health insurance for you and immediate family.
- Flexible working hours and a collaborative office environment.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and certifications.
- Annual tech conferences and hackathon participation.
Quick Role Summary
- Job Title Senior Laravel (PHP) Developer
- Experience 3‑5 years
- Work Mode On‑site (Chennai)
- Estimated CTC ₹12,00,000 - ₹18,00,000 / year