Software Engineer I (PHP + Node.js)

Software Engineer I (PHP + Node.js) Position Details Location: Mumbai / Bangalore Experience Required: 1 to 3 years Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent) About the Role We are looking for a strong early-career backend engineer to help maintain core legacy systems while actively participating in the modernization of our platform architecture. You will work on a hybrid stack, managing existing PHP-based services and building new, highly scalable microservices in Node.js. This is a great opportunity to work on high-traffic B2C applications and gain hands-on experience with modern architectural transitions. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and maintain robust backend APIs and services using both PHP and Node.js. Assist in migrating legacy monolithic PHP applications to a modern, decoupled Node.js microservices architecture. Write efficient, secure, and reusable server-side code. Integrate data storage solutions, primarily focusing on relational databases (MySQL) and caching mechanisms (Redis). Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance for low-latency API responses. Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. Required Tech Stack & Qualifications Languages & Frameworks: Hands-on experience with PHP (Laravel or CodeIgniter) and Node.js (Express.js or NestJS). Databases: Strong understanding of SQL, specifically MySQL, including query optimization and database design. API Design: Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs. Tools & Version Control: Proficiency with Git, GitHub/GitLab, and basic familiarity with Linux command-line environments. Architecture: Basic understanding of MVC patterns and microservices architecture. .