This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Engineer, PHP Laravel based in India.
This role goes beyond writing code—it is designed for an experienced engineer who wants to influence technical direction, elevate engineering standards, and contribute to solving complex client challenges at scale. You will work in a highly collaborative, global product engineering environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are central to everything delivered. The position involves designing and building robust backend systems using PHP and Laravel, while also guiding teammates and shaping architectural decisions. You will engage closely with stakeholders to understand real-world problems and translate them into scalable technical solutions. In addition to hands-on development, you will play a key role in mentoring engineers and improving engineering practices across teams. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and non-hierarchical, with strong emphasis on ownership and impact. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, large-scale digital products that serve diverse global users.
Accountabilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using PHP and Laravel
Architect and implement robust, high-performance APIs and microservices to support complex business requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers within the team
Drive engineering best practices including code quality, testing, performance optimization, and clean architecture
Identify system bottlenecks and implement improvements for scalability, reliability, and efficiency
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy
Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high system availability
Requirements:
Strong experience (7+ years preferred) in backend development with PHP and Laravel framework
Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture principles
Hands-on experience building scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Strong knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL), performance tuning, and data modeling
Experience with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices is a plus
Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives within teams
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex, fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and high-quality code
Benefits:
Opportunity to work on large-scale global digital products and engineering challenges
Fully remote-friendly and flexible work environment
Collaborative, non-hierarchical engineering culture focused on innovation and growth
Strong learning and upskilling opportunities across modern technologies
Exposure to global teams across multiple countries and domains
High ownership role with influence on architecture and engineering direction
Inclusive workplace culture that values autonomy, creativity, and impact
Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
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