Backend Developer (PHP Laravel)
Company: Second Hugs
Location: Kolkata
Website: www.secondhugs.com
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 1+ Years
About Second Hugs
Second Hugs is an online platform focused on giving quality products a second life by connecting buyers and sellers in a trusted marketplace. We aim to make sustainable shopping easy by enabling customers to buy and sell pre-loved items through a seamless digital experience.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Backend Developer with strong expertise in PHP and Laravel to join our growing technology team. This is a full-time role based in Kolkata. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of hands-on experience in backend development and a good understanding of modern web technologies. If you enjoy building scalable applications and solving technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP and Laravel.
- Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Design and optimize MySQL databases for performance and scalability.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing features.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development practices.
Required Skills
- Strong proficiency in PHP and Laravel (Mandatory).
- 1+ years of experience in PHP/Laravel development.
- Good knowledge of MySQL and database design.
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Familiarity with Git and version control.
- Understanding of REST APIs and third-party API integrations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Bootstrap or similar frontend frameworks.
- Basic understanding of Linux server environments.
- Knowledge of Composer and Laravel best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
- 1+ years of relevant industry experience.
Why Join Second Hugs?
- Work with a growing startup that's driving sustainable commerce.
- Opportunity to build impactful products used by thousands of customers.
- Collaborative, fast-paced work environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Exposure to modern technologies and real-world development challenges.
If you're passionate about backend development and have strong expertise in PHP and Laravel, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
