PHP Developer _Contract (Onsite - Guwahati)

PHP Developer

Employment Type: Contract
Location: Onsite - Guwahati, Assam
Experience Required: 5+ Years

Experience

• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in PHP application development.
• Proven experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable web applications.
• Experience working on government, healthcare, or enterprise applications will be an added advantage.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Core PHP.
• Hands-on experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Symfony.
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and third-party API integrations.
• Familiarity with Git version control systems.
• Good understanding of MVC architecture and software development best practices.
• Experience working in Linux, Apache, or Nginx environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with the Laravel ecosystem.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms and hosting environments.
• Experience with government application integrations and digital service platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP and MVC frameworks such as Laravel and CodeIgniter.
• Work onsite as a deputed technical resource at the NHM Office and collaborate closely with the NHM IT team.
• Maintain and support government web portals and internal applications.
• Design, develop, and manage integrations with third-party systems, APIs, and government platforms, including SSD and Utprerona.
• Support salary processing modules, payroll functionalities, and employee data management systems.
• Generate and manage MIS reports, operational reports, dashboards, and analytics reports required by government departments.
• Monitor application performance and ensure uninterrupted functioning of production systems.
• Provide technical support to end users and resolve application-related issues within agreed timelines.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, confidentiality, and compliance with government IT standards and policies.
• Perform database administration, optimization, backup, and maintenance activities using MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Coordinate with internal development teams, vendors, and government stakeholders for issue resolution and system enhancements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system manuals, change logs, and project reports.
• Participate in testing, deployment, and post-deployment support activities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates based in Assam are preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Assamese will be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a government office environment while coordinating with multiple teams.