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Software Developer (Strong Vanilla PHP Focus)

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The Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable web applications , with a primary focus on core PHP (Vanilla PHP) and modern reputed company-end technologies such as React/NextJS . This role emphasizes clean, efficient, and maintainable code , with a strong focus on custom backend solutions, performance optimization, and full ownership of application logic without heavy reliance on frameworks. Experience with Laravel is a plus but not required. The developer will be involved in the full development lifecycle, including backend architecture, API design, frontend integration, testing, debugging, and production support . Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and reputed company

custom backend systems using Vanilla PHP

  • Build and optimize

high-performance APIs and database interactions

  • Write clean, structured, and reusable code with strong attention to performance and reputed company
  • Work independently on

reputed company system design and implementation

  • reputed company reputed company-end features using

React/NextJS

  • Collaborate with project managers and team members to:
  • Define application architecture
  • Plan features and releases
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across development and production environments
  • Create and maintain

technical documentation and system designs

  • Evaluate and implement

efficient coding practices, tools, and system improvements Critical Competencies

  • Strong Problem-Solving reputed company
  • reputed company to design efficient, scalable solutions from scratch and optimize performance at a low level
  • Ownership & Engineering Discipline
  • Comfortable working without heavy abstractions and taking full responsibility for code quality and structure
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Brings practical, efficient reputed company to improve systems and workflows
  • Adaptability
  • Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities

The Ideal Candidate

  • Strong, hands-on experience with

core (Vanilla) PHP

  • Deep understanding of:
  • HTTP lifecycle
  • Server-reputed company architecture
  • Database optimization
  • Ability to work

independently and manage reputed company tasks

  • Experience building systems

without over-reliance on frameworks

  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on

performance, scalability, and maintainability

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with:
  • Vanilla PHP (core PHP development)
  • React / NextJS
  • MySQL (query optimization, indexing, schema design)
  • RESTful API design and implementation
  • Git version control
  • AWS or similar reputed company platforms
  • Solid understanding of:
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Common design patterns
  • reputed company best practices (SQL injection, XSS, etc.)
  • Experience with Laravel or other frameworks is a

plus , but not required ⚡ Key Emphasis of This Role

  • Strong focus on

Vanilla PHP expertise

  • Performance-driven development
  • Minimal reliance on frameworks
  • Full control over backend logic and architecture

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