Vikash Keswani

Senior Backend Developer with 8+ years of professional experience specializing in PHP, Laravel, RESTful APIs, MySQL, and business application development. Experienced in designing and maintaining scalable backend systems, database-driven applications, business workflows, background processing, third-party integrations, and secure APIs. Strong knowledge of software design principles, database design, query optimization, debugging, performance improvement, and Agile/Scrum development.

Experienced with AWS, Docker, Git/GitHub, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on building reliable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.

Senior PHP Developer at Qubitse Enterprise (2026-03 – 2026-09)

• Developed and maintained PHP/Laravel web applications, implementing new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
• Developed backend functionality and REST APIs supporting business workflows and application requirements.
• Integrated Canva Editor to enable Platinum users to create and customize marketing materials for property listings.
• Developed dynamic HTML templates with property-specific information and branding.
• Collaborated with frontend and development teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver production-ready features.
• Participated in technical discussions, debugging, planning, and Agile/Scrum development activities.

Senior Backend developer at Absolutely digital (2023-10 – 2026-01)

• Designed and developed scalable PHP/Laravel backend services and RESTful APIs for business applications.
• Designed and optimized MySQL queries, indexes, database structures, and transactions to improve application performance and reliability.
• Implemented secure authentication, authorization, JWT, and role-based access control.
• Developed queues, background jobs, and scheduled processes for reliable asynchronous operations.
• Integrated payment gateways, SMS services, CRM systems, and other third-party APIs.
• Applied SOLID principles and maintainable software design practices when developing and enhancing backend functionality.
• Collaborated with frontend teams using JavaScript and Bootstrap to deliver complete application features.
• Participated in GitHub pull requests, code reviews, technical discussions, debugging, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

Senior Backend Developer at Inoviotech Pvt Ltd (2023-05 – 2023-10)

• Built and maintained backend services and REST APIs using PHP/Laravel.
• Collaborated with frontend, BA, and mobile teams to deliver production-ready features.
• Debugged and enhanced existing systems, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Used Git for version control, code reviews, and release management.

Senior PHP Laravel Developer at Blue Horn Tech Pvt Ltd (2021-09 – 2023-01)

• Developed backend systems using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.
• Improved system reliability through query optimization and API performance tuning.
• Mentored junior developers and reviewed code for quality and best practices.

Freelance PHP/Laravel Developer at Freelancing (2020-07 – 2021-06)

• Completed numerous client projects involving REST APIs, Laravel backend development, and bug fixing

Software Engineer (PHP) at Golpik Inc (2019-11 – 2020-04)

• Developed and integrated backend features and deployed code using Git.
• Ensured system stability after code merges and deployments.

Web developer at Bizztecsol (2017-09 – 2018-03)

• Assisted in designing the structure and flow of web applications.
• Improved application performance and responsiveness through minor fixes.
• Collaborated with the team to develop, test, and launch new features.

PHP Developer at Zero360 Pvt Ltd (2019-04 – 2019-09)

• Designed overall website with front-end and backend and database.
• Made updates to previously developed company software.
• Developed web applications using Laravel and CodeIgnitor framework.

BS in Computer Science – Sukkur IBA University (2014-07 – 2018-11)