Senior Backend Developer (PHP & Node js) - 5+ yrs exp (India)

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (PHP & Node js)

Location: Coimbatore

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ Years

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong experience in Node.js, PHP, APIs, databases, and scalable backend systems. The candidate should have hands-on experience in micro services architecture, third-party integrations, CMS-driven platforms, and DevOps/deployment workflows. This role involves building and maintaining high-performance backend applications and API-driven systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs.
• Build and manage microservices-based architectures.
• Integrate third-party APIs, CRMs, and external services.
• Develop secure and optimized database-driven applications.
• Handle large-scale transaction and data processing systems.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams for deployment and integration.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, performance optimization, and production support.
• Ensure application scalability, security, and reliability.

Tech Stack

• Backend Technologies: Node.js, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
• CMS & Platforms: WordPress, WPGatsby, WPGraphQL,Wordpress Gutenberg modules
• Frontend Frameworks & Libraries: React.js, Gatsby
• API & Integrations: REST API, GraphQL, Third-party CRM Integrations, Firebase Push Notifications, Property hive
• DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Nginx, Jenkins Pipelines, Git, Redis, DigitalOcean, Server Management
• Performance Tools: Lazy Loading, Image Optimisation, Caching Techniques

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in developing scalable and high-performance backend applications using Node.js and PHP.
• Expertise in building microservices-based architectures, handling large-scale data processing systems, and developing secure backend solutions.
• Experience in designing applications capable of handling high-volume transactions, data reconciliation workflows, and enterprise-grade business applications.
• Hands-on experience with WordPress and headless CMS architecture.
• Solid expertise in integrating REST APIs, GraphQL, third-party CRM systems, payment services, and external platforms for seamless data exchange between systems.
• Experience working with WPGraphQL, WPGatsby, and API-driven frontend integrations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL with experience in database design, optimization, and handling large datasets efficiently.
• Experience implementing caching solutions, query optimization, lazy loading, and application performance improvements for scalable applications.
• Basic working knowledge of React.js and Gatsby is preferred for API integration and frontend collaboration.
• Understanding of SSR (Server-Side Rendering), SEO-friendly architecture, and API-driven frontend applications.
• DevOps experience in Docker, Jenkins Pipelines / CI-CD workflows, Git version control, server deployment, cloud deployments, Redis caching and working with developers for application releases and production support.

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Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,700,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Experience

• PHP: 4 years (Preferred)
• Node.js: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person