Keerthika C

Senior PHP Laravel Developer with 7+ years of experience building scalable web and SaaS applications using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and REST APIs. Skilled in backend development, API integration, authentication systems, payment gateway integration, and database optimization. Experienced in developing secure, high-performance applications, handling production support, and working in Agile environments.

Senior PHP Laravel Developer - PowerSchool - Chennai

(2024-02 - 2025-12)

• Developed scalable backend modules and enterprise applications using Laravel and PHP.
• Built and integrated secure RESTful APIs for real-time application communication.
• Implemented authentication systems and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Improved API response time by 30% through backend and query optimization.
• Worked on debugging, production support, and issue resolution in Agile environments.
• Participated in code reviews, deployment support, and sprint planning activities.
• Collaborated with frontend and QA teams to ensure stable releases and application quality.

Senior Software Developer - Mobius Knowledge Services - Chennai

(2022-08 - 2023-08)

• Developed backend APIs and business modules using Laravel framework.
• Integrated Stripe payment gateway for subscription and transaction handling.
• Implemented cron jobs, queue processing, and automated workflows.
• Improved application stability through bug fixing and production support.
• Worked on API optimization and database performance improvements.

Software Developer - Blind Matrix Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai

(2021-03 - 2022-06)

• Worked on SaaS-based applications using Laravel and MySQL.
• Developed backend APIs and integrated third-party services.
• Reduced SQL execution time by optimizing complex MySQL queries and indexing strategies.
• Supported deployment activities and handled production-level fixes.
• Assisted in application maintenance and backend enhancements.

Software Developer - TabTree Consulting

(2018-10 - 2021-02)

• Developed ERP and real estate management applications using Laravel and CodeIgniter.
• Created backend modules, admin dashboards, and REST APIs.
• Integrated Razorpay payment gateway and third-party services.
• Handled maintenance, debugging, and application optimization.
• Improved application performance and resolved production bugs.

Junior Software Developer - Jove Tech Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai

(2017-10 - 2018-10)

• Assisted in backend development using Laravel and Yii2 frameworks.
• Worked on maintenance, testing, bug fixing, and support tasks.
• Learned software development lifecycle and deployment workflows.
• Supported database management and backend debugging activities.

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science