Job Description
What will your role look like :
- Lead the development and scaling of backend services using PHP (Laravel/Symfony) and Python (FastAPI/Django).
- Maintain, enhance, and modernize legacy PHP applications, including WordPress-based and standalone systems.
- Build responsive, high-performance frontend applications using React and modern CSS.
- Design, implement, and document secure RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
- Manage and optimize MySQL/PostgreSQL databases with a strong focus on performance and scalability.
- Support cloud-native deployments using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues across legacy and modern stacks.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making and best practices.
Why You Will Love This Role
- Work on a mix of modern microservices and real-world legacy systems.
- High ownership and influence over architecture and technical direction.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers across backend, frontend, and DevOps.
- Continuous learning with modern frameworks, cloud platforms, and scalable systems.
- Opportunity to mentor others and grow as a technical leader.
We Would Like You To Bring Along
- 6+ years of professional experience building and maintaining large-scale web applications.
- Strong hands-on expertise in PHP and Python backend development.
- Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
- Experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- Solid frontend experience with JavaScript (ES6+), React, and CSS.
- Strong database skills with MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization.
- Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and code review skills.
Good-to-have Skills
- Experience working with WordPress-based or other legacy PHP systems.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Prior experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small teams.
Note From Hiring Manager
- Python Strong - 60% & 40% PHP
- JavaScript HTML CSS are normal
- SQL or database should be strong
- Coding exp in mandatory in this
Must Have Skills : RESTful API, Python Frameworks & Libraries, Database MYSQL, PHP
Secondary Skills : CSS, Basic React JS
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