Backend PHP Developer

Job Description:
If you are interested to be part of a dynamic social start-up that works towards serving the common good and will not just change India for the better but also make giving back more inclusive and fun, then Impact Guru is the right place for you. We are looking for driven Backend Developer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and build efficient, scalable systems that are used by millions of people
• Own what you build as you create, test, and refine what's under the hood of our pages and services
• Investigate production issues pertaining to customer features to determine root cause and implement solutions
• Investigate existing queries and write new queries with performance optimization in mind
• Build well-designed software in a way that is generic, reusable, and easily extensible, as well as solves the business needs and requirements
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and software engineers to ensure design vision is maintained, the final markup is standards compliant, and UI deliverables are completed on time
• Work with real-time feedback from our users (external and internal) to make the products better
• Discover, design, develop, deploy, debug. Repeat!

Requirements:

• Proficiency in web scripting programming with PHP.
• Experience with MySQL Databases.
• Top-notch programming skills in JavaScript and a strong understanding of web fundamentals
• Design, build and maintain high performance, scalable and secure code.
• Experience with cloud services like AWS is plus
• Experience with MVC architecture is a plus
• Knowledge/experience in building an API
• Good grasp of data structures and algorithms
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Take ownership of the backend services, ensure the best possible performance, quality and responsiveness, as well as maintaining code quality, organization, and testing/deployment.
• Passionate about technology and willing to develop expertise in an emerging field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, team player.

Perquisites & Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Opportunity to be part of a diverse working environment, valuable social sector work experience
• A fun, casual, relaxed and flexible work environment