Senior PHP Backend Engineer

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. Own and evolve the PHP backend ingesting GPS and telematics data, safety hardware events and DVR video .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in PHP backend development, API design, and database migrations, with a strong focus on high-volume data processing and microservices architecture. Proven ability to take ownership of production systems and work independently in complex environments.

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PHP Backend DevelopmentAPI DesignPostgreSQLMicroservices ArchitectureHigh-Volume Data Processing

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Hard Skills

PHPPostgreSQLLaravelYii2API DesignHigh-Volume Data ProcessingMicroservicesEvent-Driven SystemsPHPUnitBitbucket Pipelines

Soft Skills

Independent WorkArchitectural JudgementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Bitbucket PipelinesPHPUnitAWSAzureGCP

Industry Keywords

TelematicsFleet ManagementLogisticsIoTGPS TechnologyConnected DevicesCCTVMedia File Handling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformIoTLaravelMariaDBMicroservicesPHPPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve the PHP backend ingesting GPS and telematics data, safety hardware events and DVR video
Build and maintain APIs for the web platform, mobile application and integration partners
Deliver the Yii2-to-Laravel migration
Deliver the MariaDB-to-PostgreSQL migration
Support decomposition of the monolith into microservices
Take over systems from a retiring contractor and become productive quickly despite limited documentation
Support the backend for the AI product line alongside the computer vision lead
Take end-to-end ownership of production systems
Work independently within a small senior team while collaborating on AI-related work
Apply architectural judgement to microservices and database migrations, with attention to data integrity
Work with Bitbucket Pipelines and PHPUnit
Make production engineering decisions for systems used by local authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of commercial PHP backend development at Expert level
5+ years of experience with large-scale SaaS or complex production systems at Expert level
3+ years of PostgreSQL experience at Advanced level
5+ years of API design and third-party integration experience at Advanced level
3+ years of high-volume data processing experience at Advanced level, including event-driven systems and ingestion pipelines
3+ years of Laravel and/or Yii2 experience at Advanced level
3+ years of PHPUnit experience at Advanced level; Pest or Codeception may substitute
2+ years of microservices or monolith-decomposition experience at Intermediate level
2+ years of AWS experience at Intermediate level; Azure or GCP may substitute
Experience in the telematics, fleet or logistics domain at Intermediate level; IoT, GPS/location technology or connected-device experience may substitute
Experience with video, CCTV or large media file handling at Intermediate level
Ability to take end-to-end ownership of mature production systems and work independently with limited hand-holding
Strong complex-system exposure; backgrounds limited to simple or basic applications are not suitable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, long-term employment
Remote-first work arrangement
Growth and well-being support
Genuine community-oriented workplace
Autonomy in a small senior engineering team
Flexible working within established practices