Senior YII Developer | 10+ yrs | Remote | 5 PM?2 AM IST | Immediate Joiners

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Yii Developer Experience: 10+ Years Location: Remote / India Shift: 5 PM ? 2 AM IST (US Client) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We?re looking for a highly experienced Senior Yii Developer with strong full-stack expertise in PHP, Yii architecture, and modern frontend frameworks. You will own end-to-end delivery ? including backend architecture, API development, frontend integration, and cloud deployment ? while collaborating closely with US-based engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Backend / Server-Side Development Develop, optimize, and maintain large-scale applications using Yii / Yii2 framework . Design efficient database schemas and optimize complex MySQL queries . Build and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and third-party integrations. Implement secure, scalable backend logic following industry best practices. Handle backend caching, queues, jobs, and microservice-based architecture. Deploy applications using Docker, AWS ECS , or similar cloud environments. Frontend Development Implement responsive, user-friendly UIs using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery . Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate designs into functional interfaces. Ensure smooth data flow and efficient communication between frontend and backend systems. Optimize frontend performance and browser compatibility. Architecture, Collaboration & Leadership Work directly with global teams, including US-based stakeholders. Participate in architectural design discussions, sprint planning, and code reviews. Mentor junior developers and enforce coding standards, documentation, and best practices. Contribute to continuous improvement in code quality, CI/CD, deployment processes, and system design. Required Skills 10+ years of hands-on experience in PHP development. Strong expertise in Yii or Yii2 Framework (mandatory). Deep understanding of MVC architecture and enterprise-grade backend development. Advanced proficiency in MySQL (query tuning, indexing, schema optimization). Strong frontend development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery). Experience with Docker , cloud deployments, AWS ECS, and CI/CD workflows. Ability to write clean, secure, scalable, and well-documented code. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with international teams. Nice to Have Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular). Exposure to Symfony or Laravel frameworks. Experience with caching systems (Redis, Memcached) and message queues. Knowledge of microservices architecture and API security best practices.