Senior PHP Backend Developer (Laravel/CI)

Raj Thakkar

Senior PHP / Laravel Developer Backend & Web Applications

Vadodara / Surat, Gujarat (open to relocate to Bangalore) +91-990******* ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/raj-thakkar-b0a40b236

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Backend-focused PHP and Laravel developer with ~6.8 years of experience building web applications, REST APIs and ERP/CRM/billing systems across four companies. Hands-on with Laravel (routing, middleware, authentication, Eloquent ORM), MySQL query optimization, Redis, and secure, maintainable code following SOLID and OWASP practices. Experience with multi-tenant, high-traffic systems (500+ concurrent users), CI/CD and automated testing. Looking to move into a technical lead role: owning delivery, reviewing code, setting standards and mentoring engineers. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Languages & Frameworks: PHP 7/8, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Core PHP (custom MVC), JavaScript, jQuery/Ajax, Bootstrap

• Backend & APIs: RESTful APIs, JWT/OAuth authentication, middleware, queues, caching (Redis), payment gateway integrations (Razorpay, CCAvenue, Paytm)

• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, SQL (5+ years), schema design, indexing and query optimization

• DevOps & Tooling: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Docker, GitHub Actions CI/CD, Git/GitHub

• Quality & Security: PHPUnit, SOLID principles, OWASP security practices, debugging and performance tuning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior PHP Developer Stersoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara Nov 2025 – Mar 2026

• Developed and maintained modules on the company's custom PHP MVC ERP framework.

• Worked on backend features, database queries and integrations across the ERP codebase.

• Followed the team's coding standards and Git-based workflow for releases. PHP Developer Fablead Developers Technolab, Surat Jun 2025 – Nov 2025

• Built and maintained PHP/Laravel web applications and REST APIs.

• Integrated third-party services and payment gateways and fixed production issues. PHP Developer SiliconLeaf Corporation, Surat

Jun 2022 – May 2025

• Developed Laravel and PHP applications including an e-commerce platform and an ERP billing system.

• Built a multi-tenant LMS portal on PHP MVC supporting 500+ concurrent users.

• Worked on database design, query optimization and API development with JWT/OAuth authentication.

• Used Redis caching, AWS, Docker and GitHub Actions CI/CD; wrote PHPUnit tests for key modules. PHP Developer Success Innovative Technologies, Surat Oct 2020 – May 2022

• Built a Chocolate Distribution CRM in Core PHP (MVC) and other client web applications.

• Developed CRUD modules, reports and payment gateway integrations (Razorpay, CCAvenue, Paytm). Career Break: Upskilling

Apr 2026 – Present

• Took a planned break to upskill in Laravel architecture, testing practices and system design, and to build independent projects

(including an API-driven React project).

KEY PROJECTS

• Multi-tenant LMS Portal (PHP MVC): multi-tenant architecture serving 500+ concurrent users; focus on performance and data isolation.

• Laravel ERP Billing System: invoicing and billing workflows with role-based access.

• E-Commerce Platform (Laravel): catalogue, cart, orders and payment gateway integration.

• Chocolate Distribution CRM (Core PHP MVC): distributor, order and stock management. EDUCATION

Integrated M.Sc. in Information Technology (5-year integrated postgraduate program) Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli 2015

– 2021 69.20% (CGPA 5.55)

CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL

• HENNGE Admission Challenge (Python, TOTP / HMAC-SHA-512): completed

• Deloitte Forage Technology Virtual Experience Program: completed

• Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

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