Senior PHP Backend Developer - Laravel & SQL

AMBA PATEL

Senior PHP Backend Developer PHP Laravel Database Performance Optimization

***********@*****.*** +91-946******* Jodhpur, India (Open to Relocation) Immediate Joiner LinkedIn: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/amba-patel-b6214b103/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Backend Developer with 9+ years of experience developing scalable backend applications using PHP, Laravel, and Node.js. Strong foundation in object-oriented programming, database design, SQL optimization, API development, and scalable application architecture. Experienced in performance optimization, large-volume data processing, code reviews, technical leadership, and maintaining production applications across the full development lifecycle. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Laravel (Laravel Service Container, Eloquent ORM, Middleware, Caching, Queues/Jobs, Events, Laravel Sanctum, Laravel Passport), Node.js, NestJS (Prisma ORM), CodeIgniter, OOP

(Object-Oriented Programming), SOLID Principles, Design Patterns. Cloud & Platforms: AWS ( EC2, IAM, S3, CloudWatch),DigitalOcean, Google Cloud, Linux/Ubuntu. Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Database Engineering: Database Design, Normalization, Relationships, Indexing, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Query Optimization, EXPLAIN / EXPLAIN ANALYZE, Execution Plans, ACID Transactions Architecture: Microservices architecture, scalable systems, modular application design. Security & Authentication: JWT, SCIM, SSO, Okta,Ping Identity, OWASP, ISO 27001 Compliance Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, AJAX, jQuery, ReactJS APIs & Backend: REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, API-driven architecture, asynchronous processing, Rate Limiter.

Testing: PHPUnit, Jest, Unit Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD). Dev Tools: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Version Control, Postman, Jira. Development Practices: SDLC, Agile Methodology, Code Reviews, Git Workflows, Pull Requests, CI/CD, Debugging, SQL Optimization, AI-Assisted Development (Claude AI). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHP, Laravel Developer LighthouseAI (Pharma SaaS) July 2023 – Aug 2026

● System Architecture & Modernization: Developed and maintained a 3-tier SaaS platform using PHP, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB. Built new NestJS modules with Prisma and integrated them with the legacy PHP application, enabling gradual migration to an API-driven architecture.

● AWS Optimization & Scaling: Overcame AWS Lambda limits using S3 streaming, pre-signed URLs, and asynchronous jobs. Increased file downloads from 6 MB to 200 MB+ and CSV exports from 8,000 to 35,000+ records, enabling 30+ simultaneous file processing.

● Authentication & Enterprise SSO: Engineered a hybrid authentication bridge using JWT, custom headers, and cookies across legacy PHP and NestJS systems. Implemented SCIM and SSO (SAML) integration with Okta and Ping Identity, enabling secure enterprise user provisioning, and federated authentication.

● Real-time Data Processing: Integrated WebSockets for real-time bulk import progress, allowing users to monitor CSV validation without page reloads.

● Security & Compliance: Resolved SQL injection, CSP misconfigurations, and authentication vulnerabilities identified during penetration testing, achieving a 100% ISO 27001 penetration-testing pass rate.

● Database Engineering: Designed complex PostgreSQL stored procedures for database logging and auditing, added strategic indexes, and optimized complex queries using EXPLAIN ANALYZE.

● Automation & Operations: Developed CRON jobs for license, task, and document expiration notifications. Integrated Smartlook analytics to identify user behavior and support UI/UX improvements.

● Production Support & Troubleshooting: Investigated and resolved production issues across application, API, database, and authentication layers, working with QA and development teams to identify root causes and deliver fixes.

● Agile Delivery: Maintained sprint delivery through Jira and proactive unit testing, achieving near-zero QA defects and consistently delivering features ahead of schedule. Senior software Developer–II Apporio Infolabs Pvt. Ltd March 2021 – July 2023

● Platform Expansion: Architected the backend expansion of a single-segment taxi application into a comprehensive multi-service platform (Taxi, Delivery, Food, Grocery). Built the admin panel and integrated APIs for geo-location, OneSignal, WhatsApp, and global payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, PayStack).

● Shopify Integration (Appokart): Scaled mobile app performance by building a custom backend in Node.js and MongoDB. Integrated Shopify's GraphQL APIs to flawlessly mirror the e-commerce website experience on mobile devices.

● Cloud Infrastructure: Handled deployment, scaling, and environment configuration across AWS (EC2, S3), DigitalOcean, and Google Cloud.

● Team Leadership: Managed 5-6 member development team, conducted thorough code reviews to ensure architectural consistency and scalability

● Payment Gateways & Messaging: Integrated Stripe, PayPal, PayStack, SMS gateways, OneSignal, and WhatsApp API with robust error handling and retry mechanisms.

● Location Services: Heavily utilized Google Maps APIs for Apporio Taxi App (Uber/Ola-like) for real-time geolocation, tracking, routing, and distance calculation Software Developer V2R Solutions April 2018 – March 2021

● Apporio Taxi & Delivery: Architected and developed real-time tracking, routing, and dispatching modules for a complex taxi service application, delivering within strict project timeframes.

● ERP Architecture: Designed comprehensive school administration ERP software using PHP for curriculum, attendance, fee records, and homework tracking management.

● Fintech Development: Built backend services for a financial application featuring automated tax calculation and personalized tax-saving guidance for end users.

Web Developer Mentem Technology Jan 2017 – April 2018

● Developed responsive web applications using core PHP, MySQL

● Focused on seamless front-end and back-end integration, utilizing HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery. EDUCATION

JIET, School of Engineering & Technology for Girls - Jodhpur, B.Tech (Computer Science) AWARDS

Humanity Award - Lighthouse AI, Employee of the Year - Apporio Infolabs Pvt. Ltd. CERTIFICATE

Certificate of completion: Claude 101

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