Senior YII Developer | 10+ yrs | Remote | 5 PM–2 AM IST | Immediate Joiners

Job Title: Senior Yii Developer

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Remote / India

Shift: 5 PM 2 AM IST (US Client)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Were looking for a highly experienced Senior Yii Developer with strong full-stack expertise in PHP, Yii architecture, and modern frontend frameworks.

You will own end-to-end delivery including backend architecture, API development, frontend integration, and cloud deployment while collaborating closely with US-based engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Backend / Server-Side Development

• Develop, optimize, and maintain large-scale applications using Yii / Yii2 framework .
• Design efficient database schemas and optimize complex MySQL queries .
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and third-party integrations.
• Implement secure, scalable backend logic following industry best practices.
• Handle backend caching, queues, jobs, and microservice-based architecture.
• Deploy applications using Docker, AWS ECS , or similar cloud environments.

Frontend Development

• Implement responsive, user-friendly UIs using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery .
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate designs into functional interfaces.
• Ensure smooth data flow and efficient communication between frontend and backend systems.
• Optimize frontend performance and browser compatibility.

Architecture, Collaboration & Leadership

• Work directly with global teams, including US-based stakeholders.
• Participate in architectural design discussions, sprint planning, and code reviews.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce coding standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in code quality, CI/CD, deployment processes, and system design.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in PHP development.
• Strong expertise in Yii or Yii2 Framework (mandatory).
• Deep understanding of MVC architecture and enterprise-grade backend development.
• Advanced proficiency in MySQL (query tuning, indexing, schema optimization).
• Strong frontend development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery).
• Experience with Docker , cloud deployments, AWS ECS, and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to write clean, secure, scalable, and well-documented code.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with international teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Exposure to Symfony or Laravel frameworks.
• Experience with caching systems (Redis, Memcached) and message queues.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and API security best practices.