Full-Stack PHP Software Engineer (Remote)
PeopleGrove
This posting is for an India-based engineer. We are not looking for part-time contractors, so please only apply if you're looking for a full-time position.
What does a Full-Stack Software Engineer do at PeopleGrove?
PeopleGrove has built a dynamic cloud-based software platform for universities, companies, and nonprofits to power mentoring and networking initiatives. As a full-stack engineer, you'll become an integral member of a small team of engineers, working throughout the product and stack to build new features, improve the product, and build out our technical ops.
Projects you'll be working on:
We're focused on enhancing our product for our clients and their users, as well as streamlining operations and improving our technical foundation.
- Working with the product team to develop new features focused on improving the user experience
- Improving existing features and working on streamlining client implementations through improved tools
- Improving our technical architecture and building out a continuous integration pipeline
- Modernizing our front-end in new frameworks
- Everything else - our team is small and you'll likely be involved in almost every tech related thing going on
Requirements
- Develop and maintain web applications using Laravel or other PHP frameworks.
- Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
- Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following development best practices.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality.
- Develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces using Vue.js or React.js.
- Convert UI/UX designs into functional web applications.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize application performance.
- Work with MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, including query optimization and schema updates.
- Implement data validation, security, and performance best practices.
- Support deployment and release activities.
- Utilize AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar tools to improve productivity.
- Leverage AI tools for coding assistance, debugging, documentation, test case generation, and research.
- Review and validate AI-generated code to ensure quality, security, and maintainability.
- Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, QA Engineers, and other developers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Continuously learn and adopt new technologies and development practices.
Backend Development
Frontend Development
Database & Application Support
AI-Assisted Development
Collaboration
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years of professional software development experience.
- Hands-on experience with Laravel or another PHP framework (Symfony, CodeIgniter, Yii, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of PHP and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Experience with Vue.js or React.js.
- Good understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
- Working knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL databases.
- Familiarity with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms.
Must-Have Skills
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Node.js.
- Familiarity with TypeScript.
- Knowledge of Redis, queues, or caching mechanisms.
- Exposure to Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Understanding of web application security best practices.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks.
Benefits
Remote Option - You can work from any location of your choice
Reimbursement of Home Office Setup
Competitive Salary
Friendly atmosphere
Flexible paid vacation policy