PHP Developer
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PHP Developer Position in Madhapur, Hyderabad
Bharat Smart Services is seeking a skilled and passionate PHP Developer with strong programming fundamentals and hands-on experience in developing scalable applications. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana. We are looking for candidates with a product-focused mindset, an understanding of system architecture, and excellent problem-solving abilities, ideally with experience in startup environments and working within small development teams.
About the Role
As a PHP Developer, you will be instrumental in developing, testing, and maintaining web applications. You will write clean, scalable, and efficient code, participate actively in product design and architectural discussions, and contribute to technical decision-making. The role involves building and optimizing backend APIs, databases, and application performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting/debugging existing applications. You will be expected to ensure the security, scalability, and responsiveness of applications, taking ownership of modules and features to deliver independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain web applications using PHP and related technologies.
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
- Participate in product design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.
- Build and optimize backend APIs, databases, and application performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, UI/UX, and business teams.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.
- Ensure security, scalability, and responsiveness of applications.
- Take ownership of modules/features and deliver independently.
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong fundamentals in PHP, OOPs concepts, Data Structures, and Database Design.
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in PHP development.
- Experience with frameworks such as Laravel / CodeIgniter / Symfony is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of MySQL and query optimization.
- Good understanding of REST APIs and backend architecture.
- Familiarity with Git/version control systems.
- Proficient in SQL and capable of independently handling complex data tasks.
- Understanding of scalable product development and deployment processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience working in startups or fast-paced environments.
- Experience working on products/projects developed by small teams (1-2 developers).
- Ability to take ownership and work independently.
- Product-oriented thinking with architectural understanding.
- Exposure to system design and application scalability.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Immediate joiners are preferred.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, Docker, or CI/CD.
- Understanding of frontend technologies like JavaScript, React, or Vue.js.
- Experience in performance optimization and security practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Self-driven and proactive mindset.
- Passion for building products from scratch.
- Ability to adapt quickly in startup culture.
- Strong commitment to quality and timelines.
Company
Bharath Smart Services
Bharat Smart Services delivers technology-driven solutions and smart services to businesses and households across India. We leverage a combination of on-ground execution and technical expertise to off...