Senior PHP Developer
- Location
- Chennai
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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Team Overview At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. We’re looking for a talented and proactive Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving scalable web applications using modern PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks), working closely with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, writing clean code, and continuously learning.

 Role Overview And Core Responsibilities What You’ll Bring:
- 5+ years of professional PHP development experience.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and MVC architecture.
- Solid experience with Laravel or other modern PHP frameworks.
- Proficient in MySQL or similar relational databases (query optimization, schema design, migrations).
- Experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows.
- Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON and XML.
- Familiarity with unit and feature testing in PHP.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or similar queues/caches.
- Exposure to Docker or containerized development environments.
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies like Vue.js or React.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
- Experience integrating with financial APIs or working with secure data is a plus.
Required Knowledge And Experiences Impact You’ll Make:
- Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services in PHP (Laravel preferred).
- Collaborate with frontend developers to support seamless integrations across the stack.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
- Design and manage MySQL databases, ensuring efficient schema design and performant queries.
- Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose scalable solutions.
- Integrate with third-party APIs and external data providers.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to team learning and improvements.
Work with DevOps to assist in deployment pipelines, environments, and version control
TransUnion Overview: At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good , which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion Job Title
Sr Developer, Applications Development
From TransUnion LLC's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 29 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job