Position
- Tech Lead / Senior Software Developer Backend (PHP | CodeIgniter | Laravel)
Experience: 47 years
Team: Backend (EdTech Product Development)
About Us
ExcelR is a leading EdTech company offering Data Science, AI/ML, Full Stack Development, and other cutting-edge programs. Our website, excelr.com, is the hub for learners worldwide, and we're looking for a Tech Lead / Senior Software Engineer to ensure its smooth functioning, faster execution, and high performance.
About The Role
- We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Developer / Tech Lead experienced in CodeIgniter and Laravel frameworks to design, build, and scale backend systems for our educational technology platforms.
- The ideal candidate will contribute both as an individual contributor and a technical lead, driving architecture, coding standards, and delivery excellence across multiple EdTech modules.
- You will work closely with the frontend, product, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless, scalable e-learning experiences used by teachers, students, and administrators.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain robust, modular backend systems for e-learning applications.
- Contribute to architecture discussions and improvements in scalability, security, and performance.
- Develop RESTful APIs and ensure integration between frontend and backend components.
- Manage and optimize database schemas, indexing, and query performance (MySQL/MariaDB).
- Implement authentication, role-based access, and secure data management modules.
- Collaborate with frontend developers on UI integration and API contracts.
- Lead and mentor junior developersperform code reviews and maintain coding standards.
- Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and testing.
- Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and ensure high availability of systems.Document code, APIs, and workflows to support maintainability and collaboration.
Must-Have Skills
- 47 years of PHP backend development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with CodeIgniter 3 and Laravel (latest version) frameworks.
- Solid understanding of MVC architecture and modular system design.
- Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Strong SQL knowledge with MySQL/MariaDB, including query optimization.
- Proficient in Git and collaborative workflows (branching, merging, pull requests).
- Experience with unit testing, debugging, and maintaining clean code repositories.
- Familiarity with Bootstrap 5 and modern frontend integration workflows.
- Exposure to AWS, cPanel, or VPS environments for deployment and scaling.
- Good to HaveExperience with e-learning platforms or LMS systems.
- Knowledge of video management, access control systems, and payment gateways.
- Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD, and modern DevOps workflows.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and API versioning.
- Experience in integrating AI-based automation or analytics dashboards.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build and scale EdTech platforms impacting real learners.
- Fast-paced, collaborative work environment promoting innovation.
- Professional growth through learning-oriented culture and mentorship.
- Competitive salary, flexible work mode, and performance bonuses.
Job Category: Software Developer
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bengaluru
