Web Application Support Engineer - PHP Developer

Aaravinfotech; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Career growth

Industry exposure

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Aarav Infotech in the Philippines seeks an experienced WAS Engineer — PHP Developer to join our website care team. You will develop, optimize and maintain client web applications using CodeIgniter, Laravel and OpenCart, focusing on back-end logic and secure integrations.

Collaborate with front-end, database and security specialists to deliver scalable APIs, robust databases and reliable site performance. The role offers growth, hands-on project work and exposure to diverse client projects in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a PHP developer.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel and OpenCart.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third‑party API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PHP web applications using PHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel and OpenCart.
• Design and optimize scalable APIs and web services.
• Write clean, modular, efficient code and document changes for future work.
• Collaborate with front‑end developers and designers on dynamic, responsive apps.
• Monitor and maintain client websites for uptime, security and performance.

Skills

PHP

CodeIgniter

Laravel

OpenCart

JavaScript

AJAX

jQuery

Git

GitHub

RESTful APIs

MySQL

HTML/CSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

GitHub

Git

Job description

Aarav Infotech is a leading provider of Website Management Services, ensuring websites remain secure, optimized, and perform at their best. With over a decade of expertise in “Website Care”, we specialize in proactive monitoring, security, and performance enhancements. Our mission is to give businesses seamless, stress-free website management, so they can focus on growth while we handle the technical side.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced WAS Engineer — PHP Developer with at least 2 years of hands‑on PHP web application development. You will be proficient in CodeIgniter, Laravel and OpenCart, and responsible for the development, optimization and maintenance of client web applications. If you enjoy back‑end work and open‑source frameworks, this is your team.

Key Responsibilities

1.PHP Application Development

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel and OpenCart.
• Design and optimize scalable APIs and web services.
• Write clean, modular, efficient code and document changes for future work.

2.Database & Server Management

• Design and manage MySQL databases for data integrity and performance.
• Optimize queries and database structures for efficiency.
• Manage server‑side logic and integrations to improve performance and security.

3.Front‑End Collaboration

• Work with front‑end developers and designers on dynamic, responsive applications.
• Ensure front‑end components integrate cleanly with PHP back‑ends.
• Troubleshoot cross‑browser and cross‑platform compatibility issues.

4.Website Maintenance & Support

• Monitor and maintain client websites, keeping them available and performing.
• Perform routine updates, backups and security checks; keep everything patched and current.
• Protect uptime — troubleshoot issues as they arise and implement fixes promptly.

5.Security & Technical Troubleshooting

• Debug problems across server configuration, database performance and site functionality.
• Apply security best practices, including secure API integration, authentication and authorization.
• Implement SSL, SMTP email configuration and other protective measures.

6.Client Interaction & Issue Resolution

• Work with the client support team to address technical queries and concerns.
• Understand client requirements and implement enhancements accordingly.
• Document and track recurring issues so troubleshooting gets faster over time.

7.Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate with developers, designers and stakeholders to deliver on time.
• Take part in code reviews and internal knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• Stay current with emerging web technologies and modern development practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years as a PHP developer.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel and OpenCart.
• At least 5 delivered projects, including payment gateway integration, API integration, SMTP email integration and eCommerce exposure.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third‑party API integrations.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery.
• Familiarity with Git, GitHub and version‑control best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Mathematics or a related field — or a completed certification program, boot camp or serious self‑taught track record in web development.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL and RESTful APIs.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with real attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical points clearly.
• Ability to manage several pieces of work at once in a fast‑paced support environment.

Why Join Aarav Infotech?

• Competitive compensation — attractive package with performance‑based incentives.
• Health & wellness — medical and health insurance benefits.
• Career growth — continuous training, professional development and clear advancement.
• Industry exposure — diverse client projects and real‑world website maintenance challenges.
• Work‑life balance — flexible working hours, generous leave policy and a friendly corporate culture.