Role: PHP / CakePHP Developer
Location: Gurugram
Experience: 6 to 8 years

Job Summary
We are looking for a talented PHP developer with solid experience in both PHP 5.x and PHP 7.x, who can hit the ground running on our web application projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the CakePHP framework, be comfortable working with relational databases (SQL Server), and possess a good command of front-end technologies. You will collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop & maintain server-side components using PHP (5.x/7.x) and the CakePHP framework.
- Design, implement, and optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and queries in SQL Server.
- Integrate front-end assets (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and jQuery) with back-end services.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely fixes and root cause analysis.
- Write unit/integration tests and contribute to the CI/CD pipeline.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose technical solutions, and estimate effort.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and suggest improvements to the existing stack.

Required Qualifications

- Experience: 6 to 8 years of qualified software development experience.
- PHP:



Strong knowledge of PHP 5.x and PHP 7.x (syntax, OOP, error handling).
- Framework: Hands-on expertise with CakePHP (preferably versions 2.x & 3.x/4.x).
- Database: Good understanding of relational databases, especially Microsoft SQL Server (schema design, indexing, query optimization).
- Front End: Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and jQuery.
- Version Control: Experience with Git (branching, pull requests, and merge conflicts).
- Tools: Familiarity with IDEs (PhpStorm, VS Code), debugging tools, and build pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Communication: Strong written & verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred (Nice to Have) Skills

- Experience with other modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony).
- Exposure to front-end frameworks/libraries such as React or Vue.js.
- Understanding of RESTful API design and consumption.
- Knowledge of Docker / containerization concepts.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Personal Attributes

- Problem solver: enjoys tackling complex technical challenges.
- Team player: proactive in sharing knowledge and helping peers.
- Detail-oriented: writes clean, maintainable code and documentation.
- Continuous learner: keeps up with industry trends and applies best practices.

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