Web Development | Backend PHP Developer | New Delhi

Experience 3+

We are seeking a Backend PHP Developer with strong expertise in server infrastructure to join our team. This role requires deep knowledge of pure PHP, server configuration, and modern development workflows like Docker. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage server-side applications, optimize performance, and work in a dynamic development environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop backend applications using non-framework PHP, writing custom code and building solutions from the ground up.
• Manage and optimize PHP-FPM on Nginx to improve application performance, concurrency, and stability.
• Configure and fine-tune PHP-FPM worker processes for different environments and handle server-side issues related to concurrency and performance.
• Set up and manage Docker environments for PHP applications, including configuring PHP within containers and managing container lifecycles.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployment processes.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize server infrastructure for high-performance PHP applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server-side performance bottlenecks and scalability issues.
• Ensure security best practices are followed when handling server configurations and backend applications.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Non-framework PHP experience: Strong knowledge of pure PHP without relying on frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony). Ability to write custom code and build applications from scratch.
• Server infrastructure expertise: Proven experience with PHP-FPM configuration and Nginx server management.
• Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker, creating and managing containerized PHP environments. Familiarity with Docker Compose.
• Linux proficiency: Experience working in Linux environments, particularly for deploying PHP applications and configuring servers.
• Strong understanding of PHP performance tuning, concurrency handling, and server-side optimizations.
• Experience working with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.