PHP Backend Engineer – REST APIs, AWS & MySQL

Experian; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Experian is seeking a seasoned software developer in Kuala Lumpur to design, build, and support backend systems and RESTful APIs. You will work on integration tasks, database design, and ensure solutions adhere to established standards within a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of hands-on PHP/MySQL development, C#/.NET exposure, and familiarity with AWS. Experience with CodeIgniter, MVC, and CI/CD tools is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a Degree / Advanced Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of software development, system design and application support.
• Strong backend development with PHP and MySQL; knowledge of C#/.NET preferred.
• Hands-on RESTful API design and integration using XML/JSON.
• Familiarity with AWS services and MVC architecture.
• Experience with CodeIgniter, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Knowledge of Agile, SCRUM, SDLC and software design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, design, development, integration, testing and deployment of software applications.
• Design, develop and support RESTful APIs and system integration.
• Conduct technical analysis and design of application modules and databases.
• Ensure modules comply with architecture standards, coding standards and quality requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, requirement gathering and solution reviews.
• Report to Head of Software Development.

Skills

PHP

MySQL

C#/.NET

RESTful APIs

AWS

CodeIgniter

MVC architecture

Agile/SCRUM

CI/CD

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

CodeIgniter

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Experian is seeking a seasoned software developer in Kuala Lumpur to design, build, and support backend systems and RESTful APIs. You will work on integration tasks, database design, and ensure solutions adhere to established standards within a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of hands-on PHP/MySQL development, C#/.NET exposure, and familiarity with AWS. Experience with CodeIgniter, MVC, and CI/CD tools is highly valued.