PHP Developer | Remote | Jobs In India

Company Overview
At DigitalXnode, we help companies find skilled talent for their technology and business needs. We connect businesses with the right professionals for their projects, whether they need permanent hires or additional project support in India, US, UK, Australia, Dubai and other countries.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced PHP Developer to work with our client in India. The role is suited to a senior software professional with strong hands-on PHP experience, working knowledge of Python, and the ability to understand and modify large open-source codebases. You should be comfortable with Git-based development, code reviews, testing, and validating software changes before handoff.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, review, and maintain production-quality software with PHP as the primary development language.
Work with large and established open-source codebases and make changes without affecting existing functionality.
Implement and review Java and Rust features based on clear technical specifications.
Use Python for scripting, development tooling, validation, data-related tasks, and testing support.
Create, execute, and improve test suites to verify that features work correctly before handoff.
Use Git confidently for branching, diffs, patches, code review, and day-to-day source control.
Investigate issues, validate fixes, and help maintain the stability and quality of production software.
Collaborate with engineering team members to clarify requirements and ensure work meets agreed specifications.
Required Technical Skills
4+ years of experience building production software in a senior capacity.
Strong hands-on PHP development experience.
Working knowledge of Python for scripting, tooling, data work, testing, or validation.
Ability to read, understand, and modify large open-source software codebases.
Strong Git skills, including branching, diffs, patches, and code reviews.
Good understanding of software testing and validating changes before release or handoff.
Ability to work with Java and Rust code and implement or review features against defined specifications.
Preferred Technical Skills
Experience working across multiple programming languages such as Java, Rust, Go, PHP, and Python.
Experience contributing to or maintaining mature open-source projects.
Exposure to automated testing, validation tooling, and software quality practices.
Experience working with large or complex backend systems.
Required Skills
Strong problem-solving and debugging ability.
Ability to understand existing code rather than relying only on greenfield development.
Attention to detail when reviewing code and validating changes.
Ability to work individually.
Clear communication and effective collaboration with technical teams.
AI Experience
AI Experience Is Not Specifically Required.
Managerial Experience
Formal people-management experience is not mandatory.
Operational Experience
Experience supporting production software and working within established development processes.
Hands-on experience with Git-based workflows, code reviews, patches, and source-control practices.
Experience testing and validating software changes before handoff.
Comfort working with existing and large-scale codebases.
Qualifications
UG: Any Graduate. A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field will be preferred.
Certifications
Relevant software development, PHP, or technology certifications are optional.
Experience
4+ years of professional experience building production software, preferably in a senior development capacity.
Submit Resume at apply@digitalxnode.com
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Technology: java Python Github Backend Development PHP Rust
Job Type: Full Time / Part Time / Contractual
Job Location: Bangalore Chennai Delhi Gurgaon Navi Mumbai Noida Pune Nagpur Indore Ahmedabad
Work Mode: Remote
Experience: 4 to 9 Years
Work Shift: India
Salary: Competitive
Sector: Software Development
Segment: Backend Development
Team Handled: No (Individual Contributor role)
Posting Date: 05/09/2026
Expiry Date: 05/10/2026

Work arrangement
Yes