Senior PHP Backend Engineer

PREETI TRIPATHI

Senior Software Engineer — PHP Backend Development

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with 10 years of experience architecting and delivering high-performance Backend Systems, RESTful APIs, and Microservices for Enterprise-scale Applications. Deep expertise across PHP frameworks (Laravel, CodeIgniter, Zend) combined with strong command of Scalable system architecture, database optimization, and production issue resolution. Proven track record in requirements analysis, end-to-end solution delivery, code quality governance, developer mentoring, and client collaboration within Agile environments. Recognized for building maintainable, reusable code and driving continuous improvement across the full software development lifecycle.

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages & Frameworks: PHP (Core, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Zend), JavaScript (jQuery, Ajax), Python

(Fast API), working exposure to TypeScript and React

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firestore, Doctrine ORM

APIs & Architecture: REST APIs, Microservices, MVC, LLD & HLD, Design Patterns, Code Reviews, REST client integration (Bearer/JWT, token refresh, validation, error handling)

Tools & DevOps: Docker, Git, GitHub, Jira, Bitbucket, CI/CD Pipelines, AWS, Terraform.

Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, Vue.js

Testing & Standards: PHPUnit, Pytest, Automated Testing, TDD, PSR Coding Standards, Agile Development, Debugging, Quality Assurance Practices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ethixbase360 — Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2022 – Nov 2025 United Kingdom (Remote)

Ethixbase360 is a global third-party risk management and ESG compliance platform helping organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to anti-bribery, corruption, modern slavery, and supply chain due diligence through modular SaaS solutions.

•Led the design, development, and maintenance of microservices and RESTful APIs for large-scale enterprise applications using PHP and Laravel.

•Architected and reviewed scalable system designs (LLD & HLD), ensuring modularity, maintainability, high availability, and performance optimization.

•Partnered with product managers, QA, and DevOps teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver high-quality enhancements across the application lifecycle.

•Drove backend development for Third-Party Risk Management, ESG Assessments, and Due Diligence workflows, strengthening platform reliability and feature depth.

•Enforced PSR coding standards through rigorous code reviews, championing clean, reusable, and maintainable code practices across the team.

•Managed and mentored team of developers in backend development, system design, and coding best practices.

•Contributed to CI/CD pipeline activities, supported automating testing, deployment and release processes

•Integrated APIs and backend services with data-driven risk assessment modules, ensuring secure and efficient data exchange.

•Optimized database queries and backend processing while resolving production issues to improve system reliability and response times.

Enterprise AI Platform (Recent Initiative)

•Developed and maintained versioned REST APIs using FastAPI, implementing structured request validation, error handling, and API versioning for enterprise workflows.

•Designed Firestore-based backend workflows supporting user and administrator management, third-party integrations, dashboards, and enterprise feature modules.

•Implemented OAuth-based third-party integrations, including authentication flows, input validation, structured logging, and error handling.

•Gained hands-on exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) through deployment and management of application services using GitHub Actions-based CI/CD pipelines

Career Break — Maternity Leave

May 2019 – Feb 2022 Mohali, India

Seasia Consulting — Senior Developer

May 2013 – May 2019 Mohali, India

Seasia Consulting is a CMMI Level 5 global software services company specializing in enterprise-grade web, mobile, and digital transformation solutions.

•Designed and developed scalable backend systems, RESTful APIs, and admin dashboards using PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter, Zend) and MySQL.

•Delivered web application functionality using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js, and Ajax, with backend API support for mobile applications.

•Owned end-to-end project delivery — from requirements analysis and architecture through development, testing, deployment, and production support.

•Collaborated with business analysts, QA teams, and clients to define, refine, and validate business workflows and resolve application issues.

•Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and optimized application performance for maintainable, high-quality solutions.

Key Projects

•Apexlink (Laravel, jQuery, MySQL) — Led backend development and API integrations, implemented tenant and lease management modules and optimized database performance for large datasets.

•eTicketing (Zend Framework, Doctrine ORM, jQuery) — Developed backend logic, REST APIs, role-based workflows, reporting, and task-tracking features.

•eLocations.com (CodeIgniter, jQuery, MySQL) — Architected backend APIs, implemented property mapping and reporting modules, and optimized search and data retrieval.

•retail-study.com (CodeIgniter, jQuery, MySQL) — Designed and developed reporting modules, dashboards, and automated data aggregation features.

•LitMox (CodeIgniter, jQuery) — Built backend logic for template management, user customization flows, and deployment automation to streamline marketing campaigns.

Bhanguz — PHP Developer

Aug 2011 – Apr 2013 Mohali, India

Bhanguz was a startup software development company providing custom web and application development services for clients across e-commerce, social networking, and automotive projects.

•Served as a full-cycle developer, handling requirements gathering, backend and frontend development, testing, deployment, and application maintenance.

•Managed direct client communication to capture requirements, provide technical consultation, resolve issues, and ensure timely project delivery.

•Developed custom web applications, dynamic portals, and API integrations using Core PHP, CodeIgniter, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, and MySQL.

•Focused on clean, reusable code, debugging, database optimization, and cross-browser, responsive UI performance.

Key Projects

•Grittiz (Core PHP, MySQL) — Built user authentication, messaging, and friend-request modules with optimized query performance.

•Book Comparison Site (Core PHP, API Integrations) — Designed backend scripts for API data synchronization, caching, and custom search algorithms for an online platform integrating Amazon and Alibris pricing/availability data.

•Auto Dealer Portal (CodeIgniter, MySQL) — Developed CRUD modules, reporting dashboards, and rolebased user management for a car rental and inventory management system.

EDUCATION

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) — CTIMT, 2011

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership Mentoring Ownership Communication Agile Delivery Cross Functional Collaboration

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