PHP Developer (Laravel / CodeIgniter / WordPress)
Skills
About the role
Job Type: Ful-Time | Experience: 1+ Years | Industry: IT Services / Digital Agency
About the Role
ARA Web Technologies is hiring a skilled PHP Developer with hands-on experience in Laravel, CodeIgniter, and WordPress to join our development team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, customizing, and maintaining web applications and websites for our diverse client base. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of professional development experience in an IT agency environment, with strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for writing clean, efficient, and well- documented code. You will work on projects ranging from custom CMS development to e-commerce solutions and enterprise web applications.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain custom web applications using Laravel, CodeIgniter, and core PHP
Design, build, and customize WordPress themes and plugins from scratch
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services
Write clean, well-structured, and reusable code following MVC architecture and coding standards
Optimize application performance, database queries, and page load speeds
Implement security best practices including data validation, sanitization, and protection against SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF attacks
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across development and production environments
Collaborate with designers, project managers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality projects on time
Manage databases using MySQL including schema design, query optimization, and migration scripts
Implement version control using Git and participate in code reviews
Deploy applications to staging and production servers using FTP, SSH, and CI/CD pipelines
Document technical specifications, API endpoints, and deployment procedures
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of professional PHP development experience in an IT agency or software development company
ARA Web Technologies — Career Opportunities
Strong proficiency in Laravel framework (routing, Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, middleware,
queues)
Hands-on experience with CodeIgniter framework including HMVC architecture
Proven experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns
Proficiency in MySQL database design, optimization, and query writing
Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
Experience with API development and integration (REST, JSON, XML, SOAP)
Familiarity with server environments (Apache/Nginx), cPanel, and deployment processes
Preferred Skills
Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
Knowledge of WooCommerce development and e-commerce integrations
Experience with payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, Square)
Familiarity with Docker, AWS, or cloud deployment services
Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Experience with testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest)
Knowledge of Redis, Memcached, or other caching solutions
Experience with multi-tenant SaaS application architecture
Laravel certification or relevant technical certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
SALARY 25,000 - 55,000 INR/month (Based on interview performance, skills
assessment, and experience)
Pay: ₹12,612.16 - ₹51,761.71 per month
Work Location: In person
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