Backend PHP Developer (Core PHP & Laravel)
Beacon Coders is seeking a backend-focused PHP Developer with hands-on experience in Core PHP and Laravel. The ideal candidate will have experience working on live production projects and be capable of handling end-to-end backend development, from API design to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable backend applications using Core PHP and Laravel.
- Design and implement secure RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
- Integrate payment gateways such as Razorpay, Stripe, etc., in live production environments.
- Integrate third-party APIs including SMS, OTP services, and other external services.
- Develop backend logic for e-commerce platforms (cart, checkout, orders, payments).
- Build and manage multi-role admin panels.
- Optimize MySQL databases, including query optimization, indexing, schema design, and performance tuning.
- Implement caching mechanisms such as Redis.
- Work on existing production codebases to improve performance and stability.
- Debug and resolve issues in staging and live environments.
- Follow Git-based workflows and participate in code reviews.
Required Skills
- Minimum 1.5 years of professional experience in Core PHP and Laravel.
- Strong understanding of MVC architecture.
- Experience building RESTful APIs.
- Proven experience integrating payment gateways.
- Strong knowledge of MySQL, including query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.
- Experience working on live production projects.
- Familiarity with Git version control.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Preferred (Not Mandatory)
- Basic understanding of how React, Vue, or React Native consume APIs.
- Experience supporting frontend or mobile teams via backend APIs.
- Knowledge of Laravel queues and caching tools.
- Basic knowledge of Linux servers.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In-person, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Ability to commute/relocate: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate to Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh before starting work.
Screening Question
Have you built REST APIs using Laravel in a live project? Briefly describe one API you implemented.