Senior PHP Laravel Backend API Engineer

RAJDIPSINH HADA

Senior PHP & Laravel Developer Backend & API Engineering

***************@*****.*** +91-903******* linkedin.com/in/rajdipsinhji-hada-aa0101144 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Software Developer with 9 years of experience building web-based applications in PHP, primarily using the Laravel framework, for large and medium-scale projects. Skilled in REST API and mobile API development, database design, and third-party integrations including payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal) and Zoom API. Experienced across the CodeIgniter, DooPHP, and CakePHP 4 frameworks, with additional exposure to WordPress, Magento, and Shopify. Strong background in client communication, requirement gathering, cross-browser responsive front-end development, and application maintenance. Certified through Anthropic Academy and Claude Code in Action, with hands-on experience building an AI agent that reads tickets from Azure DevOps and generates code-change guidance and unit tests. Comfortable working with project-tracking tools such as JIRA and Redmine, with foundational exposure to Git version control and CI/CD through GitHub.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Backend Frameworks: PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, DooPHP, CakePHP 4 Front-End Technologies: HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, Responsive Web Design API & Web Services: REST APIs, Web Services, JSON, Mobile API Development, Shopify API Databases: MySQL, Database Design, Query Optimization, Data Backup Management CMS & E-Commerce Platforms: WordPress, Magento, Shopify Development Environments: XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP

Version Control & DevOps: Git (working knowledge), GitHub (basic CI/CD pipelines) Project & Issue Tracking: JIRA, Redmine

Other Tools: Electron JS (beginner level)

AI-Assisted Development: Claude, AI-Assisted Coding, AI-Assisted Code Review, Prompt Engineering, AI Agent Development

Development Practices: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Client Communication, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Technical Documentation, Staff Training & Onboarding ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EXPERIENCE

• Completed Anthropic Academy coursework (all modules) and Claude Code in Action (all modules), covering AI- assisted software development with Claude.

• Built an AI agent that reads tickets from Azure DevOps (ADO) and, based on the ticket description, generates the required code modifications — including the specific lines to change — along with unit test cases and test coverage. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Developer

Progressive PHP/Laravel development roles across the companies listed below (see Employment History).

• 9 years of extensive experience developing web-based applications as a PHP Developer.

• Built large and medium-scale web applications using the Laravel framework.

• Hands-on experience developing with the DooPHP framework.

• Developed and consumed RESTful Web APIs and worked across open-source platforms.

• Applied core web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, and jQuery.

• Communicated directly with clients via calls and chats to gather requirements and provide project updates.

• Applied Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles throughout PHP development.

• Designed databases and managed queries, including oversight of daily data backup processes.

• Developed and maintained Mobile APIs for companion mobile applications.

• Designed and built responsive, cross-browser front-end interfaces.

• Provided ongoing technical support and maintenance for live web applications.

• Worked with the WordPress and Magento content management frameworks.

• Built components for public-facing and commercial websites with cross-browser compatibility.

• Used JIRA and Redmine for project and issue tracking.

• Applied working knowledge of Git version control and basic CI/CD pipelines via GitHub.

• Contributed to training new employees and compiling procedural documentation. KEY PROJECTS

MyCPE — Online Education Platform (U.S. Professional Credits) — www.my-cpe.com

• Built a meeting module supporting one speaker and multiple attendees for live sessions.

• Implemented dynamic certificate generation based on credits earned.

• Integrated the Stripe payment gateway for secure transaction processing.

• Integrated the Zoom API to create and manage meetings, including automated reminder emails for registrants.

• Developed a credit allocation system for assigning earned credits to attendees. Jumbo Warranty

• Involved in conceptualization, research, architecture, and database design.

• Led back-end development of the portal using the PHP Laravel framework.

• Built a fully responsive admin UI.

• Designed the database architecture and developed supporting APIs in Laravel.

• Provided ongoing support for issues and defects in the application. Better Alerts

• Gathered project requirements and defined scope.

• Developed back-end modules including user management and reporting.

• Integrated the PayPal payment gateway for secure transactions.

• Built APIs to support the companion mobile app.

• Resolved bugs and defects in both UAT and production environments.

• Maintained ongoing communication with clients.

DIgTIx

• Worked on API development for the platform.

• Communicated regularly with clients to understand requirements.

• Focused on development of ticketing features.

• Utilized the DooPHP framework for development.

TapYourTalents — tapyourtalents.com

• Built the project from scratch.

• Developed APIs to support the companion mobile app for a UK-based client.

• Engaged directly with the client for requirements gathering and new feature development.

• Built the platform using the Laravel framework.

AI Agent for Ticket-Based Code Analysis (Azure DevOps + Claude)

• Built an AI agent, using Claude, that reads tickets directly from Azure DevOps (ADO).

• Analyzes the ticket description to identify the required code modifications, including the specific lines to change.

• Generates corresponding unit test cases along with test coverage for the proposed changes. Additional Projects

GTM (GoToMeeting), Fitnessity, DiscountApp, e-commerce website development, Shopify API integrations for order creation, Dog Fence, Amazon APIs, an HRMS tool for employee management, an in-house login application, and numerous smaller projects and bug-fixing engagements.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• Irth — Pune, India — January 2024 – Present

• Dynamic Dream — Ahmedabad, India — August 2022 – July 2023

• Entigrity Pvt. Ltd. — Ahmedabad, India — February 2020 – July 2022

• The WebPatriot Pvt. Ltd. — Ahmedabad, India — September 2018 – February 2020

• ITPackets — Pune, India — December 2017 – September 2018 EDUCATION

• Master of Computer Application (MCA) — Pune University — 2017 ("O" Grade)

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) — 2014 — 7.8 CGPA CERTIFICATIONS

• Anthropic Academy — Claude (all modules)

• Claude Code in Action — (all modules)

• MS Office Certificate

• Cyber Security Certification

• Coding Competition — Ahmedabad

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