Senior PHP Developer

Times World; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Timesworld in India seeks a forward-thinking PHP Developer to build robust backend solutions, embracing AI-enhanced tooling and data-driven workflows to accelerate development and improve quality.

You will collaborate with product and data teams to design, implement scalable architecture, perform code reviews, and contribute across the full development lifecycle, with a focus on Laravel, Docker, and modern CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years of PHP development experience.
• Experience with Laravel framework and modern PHP tooling.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Write clean PHP backend code following industry best practices.
• Produce technical specifications and AI-assisted tooling where applicable.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain software and databases for performance and scalability.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle from concept to release.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

AI tooling

CI/CD

Docker

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Testing frameworks

Job description

Department: Product Development
Job Type: Permanent
Location: India

We are seeking a forward-thinking PHP Developer who not only excels in developing robust backend solutions but also embraces AI-enhanced tooling and data-driven workflows to accelerate development, improve quality, and automate routine engineering tasks. You will partner with cross-functional teams to design, build, deploy, and maintain high-quality software with a modern, scalable architecture.

Key responsibilities:

• Write clean, well-designed, maintainable PHP code that follows industry best practices.
• Produce detailed technical specifications and documentation that support both human and AI-assisted review.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain software and databases to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle — from concept through release and maintenance.

AI & Tooling Integration

• Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., code suggestion assistants, automated testing frameworks, and code quality analyzers) to increase productivity and reduce defects.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to incorporate AI/ML-enabled features or data insights into applications where relevant.
• Enable smart automation in build pipelines (CI/CD), deployment processes, and monitoring dashboards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, PHP frameworks (such as Laravel), backend services, and related ecosystems.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and collaborative discussions to foster a culture of innovation.

Frameworks & Modern Tooling

• Experience with modern PHP frameworks (Laravel preferred).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks, containerization (Docker), and CI/CD environments is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest or experience with AI-assisted development workflows or tools (code generation, automated testing, static analysis).
• Ability to adopt and adapt tooling that increases efficiency and code quality.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with a passion for building scalable, future-ready systems.

Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

Minimum 5+ years of PHP development experience with demonstrable expertise.

Leading provider of data management, market research, analytics and business intelligence solutions. Pioneer in data unification and bringing cognitive solutions to practical systems.

01, Ground Floor, Sahya Tower
Govt. Cyberpark Campus
Calicut, Kerala, India 673 016
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