PHP Full-Stack Architect & Solution Architect (15+ yrs)

PHP Full-Stack Architect / Solution Architect PHP Laravel

Symfony Drupal MySQL / MSSQL Microservices Cloud

(Azure / AWS) Git / CI-CD

Bangalore, India +91-812******* *******@*****.*** PHP full-stack architect and solution architect with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale web applications and platforms using Core PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Drupal (8/9/10), and modern JavaScript frameworks for financial, e-commerce, legal, and analytics domains. Deep expertise in Core PHP fundamentals, object- oriented programming, design patterns, and building robust, scalable applications across all major PHP frameworks. Strong background in architecting RESTful microservices, custom module/package development, database schemas (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL), and event-driven integrations for secure, high-availability systems. Hands-on leader who can both architect and code, with proven experience re-platforming legacy PHP applications, introducing API- first designs with Laravel/Symfony, building custom Drupal modules, and setting standards for performance, security, and observability. Extensive use of Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services (Azure, AWS) to enable predictable, automated releases and high-quality delivery. Known for partnering with product and architecture groups to shape roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and driving modernization initiatives across multiple teams. Target Roles: PHP Architect, Senior PHP Developer, Full-Stack PHP Developer, Laravel Architect, Symfony Developer, Technical Lead - PHP

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Professional Summary

PHP Core Expertise: Core PHP (15+ years), object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns (MVC, Singleton, Factory, Repository), PSR standards (PSR-4, PSR-7, PSR-12), Composer, namespace management, autoloading, error handling, security best practices

PHP Frameworks: Laravel (8/9/10/11) - Eloquent ORM, migrations, Blade templating, artisan commands, queues, events, middleware, authentication; Symfony (5/6) - Doctrine ORM, Twig, console components, dependency injection, bundles; Drupal (8/9/10) - custom module development, theme development, Entity API, configuration management, Drush Programming & Platforms: PHP (Core PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Drupal), JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL, Bash, PowerShell

Backend & APIs: PHP RESTful services, Laravel API

development, Symfony REST bundles, Drupal JSON:API, GraphQL, Core PHP APIs, microservices architecture, REST API design, API lifecycle and versioning, async processing, JWT/OAuth2 authentication, API gateways

Databases: MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Azure Cosmos DB; schema design, query optimization, indexing, performance tuning

Architecture & Leadership: PHP application architecture, Laravel/Symfony solution architecture, microservices decomposition, domain-driven design concepts, legacy PHP modernization and migration strategy, design patterns implementation, code refactoring, stakeholder communication, technical mentoring, backlog grooming, code review practices, team leadership

Frontend: React, Vue.js, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, responsive UI, state management, component-based design Cloud & DevOps: Azure (ADF, Synapse, AKS), AWS (Lambda, Glue, S3), Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code

Version Control & Quality: Git, GitHub-based workflows, branching strategies, code review, Pytest, JUnit5, Mockito, Core Technical Skills

TestContainers, automated tests in pipelines, static analysis, API contract testing, schema validation

Messaging & Streaming: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Event Hubs, AWS SQS/SNS, event-driven services

Security & Compliance: RBAC, OAuth2, token-based auth, data protection, logging/audit trails, experience on regulated domains

(financial, healthcare)

Thomson Reuters, Bangalore April 2025 -- December 2025 AI-Powered Legal Research Platform (Drupal 10 with Core PHP) Architected and led development of a legal research portal built on Drupal 10 with extensive Core PHP customizations, custom Drupal modules leveraging Core PHP OOP principles, JSON:API, React frontend, and Node.js services, exposing secure REST endpoints for high-volume document access to 50,000+ legal professionals

Acted as PHP architect and engineering manager for a cross- functional team of 4 developers, defining technical roadmaps, reviewing PHP architecture decisions, establishing design patterns, and aligning solutions with product and enterprise standards

Developed custom Drupal modules using Core PHP with advanced OOP patterns, dependency injection, and PSR standards for legal document taxonomy, citation management, and search integration, with Entity Reference and Paragraphs Built Core PHP-based microservices for specialized text processing and AI-powered enrichment, using PSR-7 HTTP message interfaces and modern PHP design patterns, integrated with Drupal via custom REST endpoints and queue workers Architected database solutions using MySQL for Drupal core and custom entities, with MSSQL for enterprise data integration and PostgreSQL for analytics workloads, writing optimized Core PHP queries and PDO implementations ensuring data integrity across 5M+ content nodes

Professional Experience

Lead PHP Architect / Technical Manager

Implemented headless Drupal architecture with decoupled React frontend consuming Drupal's JSON:API, establishing content delivery strategies and Core PHP-based cache optimization for sub-second page loads

Drove migration from legacy CMS to Drupal 10 using Core PHP- based Migrate API, custom migration plugins with PHP OOP patterns, and ETL processes for 2M+ documents

Designed and implemented Drupal RESTful services with Core PHP OAuth2 authentication libraries, rate limiting algorithms, and error handling, serving millions of document API calls per day

Built React/Vue search and visualization components consuming Core PHP REST endpoints, ensuring smooth UX and reusable component patterns

Achieved approximately 85% automated test coverage using PHPUnit for Core PHP modules and integrated API tests Established Git branching strategies and PHP code review practices suitable for multi-team manager/architect ownership, mentoring team on PHP best practices, design patterns, and clean code

Delivered the platform with near-zero downtime and 99.95% availability

Real-Time Financial Analytics Platform (Laravel 10 with Core PHP)

Architected a Laravel 10-based financial analytics platform with Core PHP background processing, handling 10M+ financial events per day via Laravel queues, Redis, and Core PHP worker scripts

Designed Laravel Eloquent models and Core PHP database abstraction layers for MySQL schema optimizations, implementing custom query builders and indexing strategies that reduced query times by 70%

Built Laravel API resources with Core PHP business logic for RESTful endpoints, implementing JWT authentication and rate limiting for secure financial data access

Developed Core PHP CLI scripts for data aggregation and reporting, integrated with Laravel's task scheduler and queue system for scalable background processing

Created Laravel Blade templates with React components for real-time price visualization dashboards, with Core PHP-based JSON API endpoints for seamless data delivery

Implemented Core PHP caching strategies with Redis and Laravel cache facades, optimizing database access to cut response times from seconds to double-digit milliseconds Automated build/test/deploy using Laravel Mix, PHPUnit, Jenkins, and Git, enforcing PSR coding standards and integrating static analysis with PHP CodeSniffer and PHPStan

Synechron Technologies, Bangalore September 2024 -- March 2025 Financial Transaction Processing System (Symfony 6 with Core PHP)

Architected enterprise financial transaction processing system using Symfony 6 framework with Core PHP business logic, handling 50,000+ transactions per minute with custom Symfony bundles, Doctrine ORM, and MySQL/MSSQL databases

Designed Symfony microservices architecture with Core PHP domain models, implementing repository pattern, service layer, and dependency injection for transaction processing, payment integration, and compliance workflows

Developed custom Symfony console commands and Core PHP background workers for financial reconciliation rules, automated reporting, and audit trails using Symfony Messenger component and RabbitMQ

Built Symfony REST API controllers with Core PHP service classes for transaction management, implementing JWT authentication, rate limiting, and comprehensive error handling Integrated external payment gateways using Symfony HTTP client and Core PHP adapter patterns, with Redis caching for API responses and Kafka integration for streaming payment events Optimized Doctrine queries and Core PHP PDO statements for MySQL/MSSQL, implementing database connection pooling and query result caching for high-throughput operations Created extensive testing suite using PHPUnit, Symfony functional tests, and Behat for Core PHP business logic and API Lead PHP Architect / Solution Architect

endpoints, managing Git workflows and Symfony coding standards across the team

Coached 3 engineers on Symfony architecture, Core PHP design patterns, dependency injection, and safe refactoring of legacy modules, establishing PHP best practices documentation Payment Gateway Integration Platform (Core PHP with Laravel Components)

Architected payment gateway integration platform using Core PHP with selective Laravel components (Eloquent, queues, caching) for payment workflows, settlements, and scheduled reconciliation tasks

Designed Core PHP object-oriented architecture implementing factory, strategy, and adapter patterns for multiple payment gateway integrations, with Laravel Eloquent for data persistence

Built Core PHP REST APIs with Laravel routing and middleware for authentication, implementing PSR-7 request/response handlers and comprehensive input validation

Developed Core PHP worker processes using Laravel queue system for scheduled reconciliation tasks, background processing, and webhook handlers

Created MySQL database schema with Core PHP migrations

(using Laravel's migration component) for payment data, implementing custom Core PHP query builders for reconciliation performance

Integrated CI/CD via Jenkins with PHPUnit testing, PHP CodeSniffer for PSR-12 compliance, and Git-based workflows for automated deployments

TechMahindra, Bangalore June 2023 -- February 2024 E-Commerce Platform (Core PHP with Modern Architecture) Led development of high-performance e-commerce platform using Core PHP with modern OOP principles, MVC architecture, and design patterns, serving 50,000+ daily users with product catalog, shopping cart, checkout, and order management Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer / Technical Lead

Architected Core PHP application using repository pattern, service layer architecture, and dependency injection, implementing PSR-4 autoloading, namespace organization, and Composer for dependency management

Designed MySQL database schema for products, customers, orders, and inventory with Core PHP PDO-based data access layer, implementing prepared statements, transactions, and optimized queries improving performance by 60%

Built RESTful APIs using Core PHP implementing PSR-7 HTTP interfaces for product catalog, cart operations, and order processing, with JWT authentication and rate limiting Developed Core PHP shopping cart system with session management, custom payment gateway integrations using adapter pattern, and order workflow state machines Implemented Core PHP template engine for frontend rendering, integrated with React components for dynamic UI elements, product search, and real-time inventory updates

Created comprehensive PHPUnit test suite for Core PHP business logic, repositories, and API endpoints, achieving 80%+ code coverage

Integrated Redis caching for Core PHP application (product data, user sessions, API responses) and Kafka for real-time inventory sync and order notifications

Established Core PHP coding standards (PSR-12), code review practices, and Git workflows, mentoring 6 developers on OOP principles, design patterns, security best practices, and clean code architecture

Ernst & Young (EY), Bangalore February 2020 -- June 2023 Financial Reporting Portal (Laravel 9 with Core PHP) Architected enterprise financial reporting portal using Laravel 9 framework with Core PHP analytics engine, handling 5,000+ concurrent users with multi-tenant data isolation, RESTful APIs, and React dashboards

Designed Laravel Eloquent models and Core PHP query builders for complex financial data schemas (MySQL/MSSQL),

Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer

implementing database sharding, query optimization, and sub- second response times for analytical queries

Built Laravel API controllers with Core PHP business logic for financial reporting, data aggregation, and compliance workflows, implementing OAuth2 authentication and role-based access control

Developed Core PHP analytics engine using object-oriented design for financial calculations, data transformations, and validation workflows, integrated with Laravel queues for background processing

Implemented Laravel caching strategies with Redis (query results, computed analytics, API responses) and Core PHP cache invalidation logic for real-time data consistency

Created decoupled React and Vue.js dashboards consuming Laravel API resources and Core PHP JSON endpoints for financial visualization and monitoring

Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git) with PHPUnit testing for Laravel and Core PHP components, Laravel Dusk for browser tests, and automated deployments

Mentored 12+ engineers on Laravel architecture, Core PHP OOP principles, API design, React integration, and financial data modeling best practices

Payment Processing System (PHP Full-Stack with Vue.js) Architected payment processing system using Core PHP with Laravel components for multi-currency transaction ingestion, processing, reconciliation, and Vue.js frontend for transaction tracking and reporting

Designed Core PHP object-oriented architecture implementing domain-driven design patterns, with MySQL and MSSQL for transaction data, ensuring ACID compliance and data integrity Built Core PHP REST APIs with PSR-7 interfaces for payment gateway integrations, webhook handlers, and transaction status tracking, with JWT authentication and comprehensive error handling

Developed Core PHP batch processing scripts for data quality checks, automated validations, and reconciliation workflows, scheduled via cron and Laravel task scheduler

Implemented robust Core PHP error handling, logging

(Monolog), and failover strategies with Git-based version control, maintaining approximately 99.95% availability Led multiple successful migrations from legacy PHP applications to modern frameworks (Laravel, Symfony) and CMS platforms

(Drupal), refactoring millions of lines of procedural PHP code to OOP architecture with design patterns

Expert in Core PHP fundamentals across all projects: OOP principles, design patterns (MVC, Repository, Factory, Strategy, Adapter), PSR standards (PSR-4 autoloading, PSR-7 HTTP, PSR-12 coding style), error handling, security best practices Architected and implemented headless/decoupled solutions with Laravel/Symfony backends and React/Vue.js frontends, establishing RESTful API patterns and API-first approaches for modern web experiences

Refactored legacy procedural PHP codebases to modern OOP architecture using Laravel/Symfony frameworks, implementing service layers, dependency injection, and design patterns for improved maintainability and testability

Architected database migration strategies from monolithic MySQL/MSSQL schemas to distributed, service-oriented database designs supporting microservices architectures with Core PHP and framework ORMs

Expert in PHP development workflows using Composer, PSR standards, Git-based workflows, and branching strategies to manage complex multi-team PHP projects across frameworks Strong focus on PHP API best practices: RESTful design, JSON/XML responses, JWT/OAuth2 authentication, consistent error formats, semantic versioning, backward compatibility, and automated PHPUnit testing in CI/CD

Championed adoption of PHP coding standards (PSR-12), code review practices, static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm, PHP CodeSniffer), and quality gates across PHP engineering teams Extensive experience with Composer package management, autoloading optimization, dependency resolution, and creating PHP Development & Modernization

Highlights

custom Composer packages for reusable PHP components Master of Science, Computer Science

Osmania University, Hyderabad 2007 -- 2009

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Osmania University, Hyderabad 2000 -- 2003

PCAP -- Certified Associate in Python Programming (Python Institute)

PCEP -- Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (Python Institute)

Spring Professional Certification (In Progress)

AWS Certified Developer Associate (In Progress)

Scrum Master Certification (CSM)

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