Core Responsibilities

· Web Application Development: Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable web applications and enterprise-grade backend systems using the CodeIgniter framework and Core PHP.

· Architecture & Code Quality: Lead application architecture decisions, implement clean coding standards, reusable modules, and ensure adherence to MVC architecture and best practices.

· Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage complex MySQL databases, including query optimization, indexing, performance tuning, and database scalability.

· API Development & Integrations: Develop secure and scalable RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services such as payment gateways, Twilio, SMS/email services, CRMs, and external APIs.

· Performance Optimization & Security: Identify bottlenecks, debug critical issues, optimize application performance, and implement security best practices across applications.

· Team Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with, Business Teams to understand requirements, provide technical solutions, and provide reporting dashboards and analysis.

· Testing & Maintenance: Conduct code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance to ensure application stability, reliability, and scalability.

Key Skills Required

· Technical Skills:



Strong proficiency in Core PHP and CodeIgniter Framework (MVC Architecture); Extensive experience with MySQL Database Design & Query Optimization; Hands-on experience in developing and consuming RESTful APIs; Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap; Familiarity with AJAX, JSON, API Authentication, and Web Security Practices; Knowledge of server environments, hosting, and deployment processes.

· Preferred Skills: Experience with third-party integrations like Payment Gateways, Twilio, Firebase, etc.; Exposure to Linux servers, Apache/Nginx configuration, and cloud platforms is an advantage;

· Soft Skills: Strong analytical and debugging skills; Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail; Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions; Valuable communication and business team collaboration skills;

Typical Experience & Qualifications

· Experience: 5–6 years of hands-on experience in PHP development with significant exposure to the CodeIgniter framework and backend application development, preferably with a startup/SAAS product company.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

· Preferred Candidate Profile: Candidates with experience handling live production applications, scalable systems, and business-facing projects will be preferred.

Location – New Delhi – Prefer NCR candidates only

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹1,300,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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