Associate Principal Engineer, PHP (Remote - India)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate Principal Engineer, PHP in India.

As an Associate Principal Engineer, PHP, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications and digital products. You will leverage your expertise in PHP and full-stack development to provide strategic technical guidance, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will influence architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to best practices across the engineering organization. This role offers an environment that values innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to drive meaningful impact at scale while continuously expanding your technical expertise.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable PHP-based applications and services.
• Providing architectural guidance and strategic technical insights to engineering teams.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and QA, to deliver robust solutions.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Reviewing code, ensuring adherence to best practices, and maintaining high standards for security and performance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve development processes, tools, and workflows.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in PHP development, with a strong understanding of modern frameworks and best practices.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering scalable solutions.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and code optimization.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or guiding engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with full-stack development, including frontend frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Contribution to open-source projects or community involvement.

Benefits

This role offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and certifications.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with global teams.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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