Job Title : Solution Architect – Backend (PHP Laravel)
Location : Gurgaon
Reports To : Director - Product Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in PHP Laravel to define, design, and guide the technical direction of our HR Tech platform. The ideal candidate will combine architectural vision with strong hands-on skills and a rigorous approach to code quality, reviews, and engineering best practices.Key Responsibilities
- Design and define scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures using PHP Laravel and modern web technologies.
- Lead technical design discussions, ensuring alignment between architecture, development, and business goals.
- Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and adherence to best practices.
- Establish and enforce coding standards, review processes, and documentation guidelines across teams.
- Collaborate with development leads to design modular, reusable, and efficient codebases.
- Define integration patterns for APIs, third-party services, and internal microservices.
- Evaluate and select suitable technologies, tools, and frameworks to support scalability and innovation.
- Work closely with DevOps to design robust deployment, CI / CD, and monitoring strategies.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks during solution design and implementation.
- Mentor developers, conduct architecture walkthroughs, and foster a culture of code quality and accountability.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of software development experience with 4+ years in PHP Laravel.2+ years in a Solution Architect or Technical Lead role.Expert-level knowledge of Laravel, RESTful APIs, MVC, and microservices architecture.Proven experience conducting rigorous code reviews, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.Strong proficiency in MySQL, Redis, Queues, Caching, and API optimization.Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI / CD pipelines.Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration tools.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide engineering teams on design and implementation best practices.Nice to Have
Experience with front-end frameworks (Vue.Js, React, Angular).Exposure to SaaS platforms, HR Tech, or enterprise-grade applications.Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and automated testing frameworksWhy Join Us
Lead the architectural direction of a fast-scaling HR Tech platform.Work in a culture that values clean code, collaboration, and innovation.Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities