Posted Apr 21, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Qualification Required:
5+ years of experience in PHP development (Laravel preferred)
Strong expertise in Laravel framework, MVC architecture, and REST APIs
Experience with modern frontend frameworks (Vue.js/Nuxt preferred)
Hands-on experience with legacy PHP system modernization
Strong knowledge of MySQL or similar relational databases
Experience with API design, backend services, and scalable architectures
Experience with automated testing (PHPUnit, integration testing, etc.)
Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) in development workflows
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system analysis skills (Note: The above job description is extracted from the provided JD. Any additional details about the company were not present in the JD.) Role Overview: You are a Senior PHP Full Stack Engineer at a company in Pune, India, who utilizes AI as a fundamental part of the development process. Your main responsibilities include designing, constructing, and enhancing scalable web applications using PHP/Laravel systems and modern frontend technologies like Vue/Nuxt. You will be tasked with improving legacy PHP systems, boosting test coverage, and constructing scalable, API-driven architectures with a focus on AI-driven development. Key Responsibilities:
Core PHP / Laravel Development:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using PHP (Laravel as primary framework)
Create clean, modular, and reusable backend components and services
Optimize application performance, database queries, and backend processes
AI-Driven Engineering:
Utilize AI-assisted tools to generate, refactor, and optimize PHP and frontend code
Leverage AI to understand and modernize legacy PHP systems (e.g., PHP 5/7 PHP 8, Laravel upgrades)
Accelerate debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution using AI
API & Architecture:
Design and implement RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures using Laravel
Break down monolithic PHP applications into API-driven or microservices-based systems
Ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability of backend services
Legacy Modernization:
Upgrade legacy stacks (e.g., older Laravel versions, procedural PHP codebases)
Use AI to analyze existing codebases, plan migrations, and execute safe refactoring
Ensure backward compatibility and minimal regression during upgrades
Testing & Quality Engineering:
Write and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests (PHPUnit or similar)
Use AI to increase test coverage and reduce dependency on manual QA
Ensure high code quality through automated validation and
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