Job Category: Development
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Pune
No. of Positions: 1
Experience: 10-20 years
Skills: AI/ML Toolkits AWS Azure CI/CD Tools Design Patterns Docker GCP Kubernetes MVC framework MySQL OOP PHP RESTful APIs SVN/Git
Education: B.E / B.Tech M.Tech MBA / PGDM MCA MS / M.Sc (Science)
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced and visionary Principal Engineer – LAMP Stack to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring 10–20 years of proven expertise in PHP-based application development, architecture design, and modern software engineering practices. This role requires a blend of leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on coding skills, enabling the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications.
You will lead cross-functional teams, shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure the adoption of emerging tools and best practices — all while staying close to the code when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Architecture
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade PHP applications.
- Architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems.
- Drive architectural discussions, solution design, and technology strategy.
- Collaboration & Delivery
- Partner with Product, DevOps, QA, and other teams to deliver robust solutions.
- Manage project timelines, technical risk assessment, and resource allocation.
- Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and agile practices to accelerate delivery.
- Technical Excellence
- Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure performance optimization.
- Evaluate, adopt, and integrate emerging frameworks, libraries, and tools.
- Ensure security compliance, data integrity, and system reliability.
- Innovation & Mentorship
- Explore AI tools, automation frameworks, and advanced architectures to enhance productivity.
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Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering continuous learning and innovation.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Strong hands-on expertise in PHP (Core PHP, Laravel, Symfony, or equivalent).
- Solid experience in RESTful API design and development.
- Deep understanding of OOP, Design Patterns, and MVC architecture.
- Proven experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
- Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
- Expertise in performance optimization, scalability, and security best practices.
Good to Have:
- Exposure to AI/ML toolkits, APIs, or integration with generative AI.
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
- Understanding of microservices architecture.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Bonus Points:
- Strong capability in solutioning and architectural design.
- Experience leading enterprise-level digital transformation projects.
- Hands-on knowledge of Node.js, React, or other modern tech stacks.
- Cloud or DevOps certifications.