Full-Stack PHP Software Engineer (Remote)

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.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

Backend Development

• 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.

Frontend Development

• 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.

Database & Application Support

• Work with MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, including query optimization and schema updates.
• Implement data validation, security, and performance best practices.
• Support deployment and release activities.

AI-Assisted Development

• 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.

Collaboration

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• 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.

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