Senior PHP Developer

Company Description

CT Solutions Private Limited is a Creative Digital Agency based in Chandigarh, India. We specialize in converting ideas into reality and extending them to the global spectrum. Our services include web designing, website development, web application development, product development, graphic design, UI / UX and branding. Our commitment is to deliver quality and perfection for our clients.

Experience Required : 5+ Years

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior PHP Developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Core PHP, WordPress, Shopify, and modern PHP frameworks such as Laravel or CodeIgniter. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in backend logic, database design, and API integrations, along with a solid understanding of performance optimization and secure coding practices.

You will work closely with our design, frontend, and project management teams to build robust, scalable, and efficient web applications tailored to client and business needs.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Web Development

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable PHP code to develop responsive and dynamic web applications.

Customize and develop WordPress themes / plugins and Shopify templates based on client requirements.

Ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.

2. Backend Logic & Architecture

Develop and implement server-side logic, handle database interactions, user authentication, and application security.

Build reusable components and libraries for future use.

Ensure high availability and performance of developed applications.

3. Framework Utilization

Work extensively with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Yii, or to expedite development while maintaining code quality and scalability.

Follow industry best practices and design patterns (MVC, RESTful API design).

4. Database Management

Design and optimize database schemas and write complex SQL queries.

Ensure data integrity, backup, and performance tuning in MySQL or other relational databases.

5. API Development & Integration

Build and consume RESTful APIs for integrating third-party services, payment gateways, and external data sources.

Maintain documentation for API endpoints and integrations.

6. Performance Optimization & Maintenance

Identify and fix performance bottlenecks in both application code and database queries.

Ensure high performance, security, and scalability of web applications.

Conduct regular code reviews, testing, and debugging.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Strong command over  Core PHP  and  OOPs concepts .

Expertise in  WordPress  (custom themes, plugins, hooks, and filters) and  Shopify  (Liquid templates, theme customization, and API integration).

Proficiency in  Laravel / CodeIgniter / Yii  or other PHP frameworks.

Strong knowledge of  MySQL ,  database design , and  query optimization .

Experience with  HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, and Bootstrap .

Familiarity with  version control tools  (Git, Bitbucket).

Sound understanding of  RESTful API architecture .

Knowledge of  website security ,  session management , and  error handling .

Basic knowledge of  server management ,  cPanel , and  deployment pipelines .

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to lead projects and mentor junior developers.