Senior PHP Developer

 Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Full time Position
• Based in Hyderabad
• 2 years contract, with possibility of extension
• Make a leading contribution on global health outcomes

We have an opportunity for your career to make a difference!  We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior PHP Developer to join our organisation.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, Detailed cover letter addressing the specific roles and responsibilities and experience requirements, as described above, current and expected CTC/salary. Clearly mentioning the job title <Senior PHP Developer> in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 30 June 2023.

Research Overview

SMART Health is a primary healthcare “ecosystem” for resource-poor settings that is designed to enable the Systematic Medical Appraisal, Referral and Treatment (SMART) of patients at high-risk of premature death or disability. It is a low-cost, mobile-based, high quality healthcare delivery system that provides healthcare workers with personalized clinical decision support.

The Role

The Senior PHP Developer will be responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the SMARThealth digital platform in the institute and responsible for leading the SMARThealth technical team. She/he will be based in Hyderabad but should be willing and able to undertake domestic and international travel, as required. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• To develop and manage all components of the SMARThealth platform.
• Responsible for managing and leading the team of IT professionals at TGI and also manage the third-party IT vendors associated with the institute.
• Participate in regular meetings with the research team and the SMARThealth technical team throughout the design, development, and testing of the application.
• Should be able to analyze complex technical issues, provide guidance and solutions, and ensure that the team's work aligns with industry best practices and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to identify technology needs, evaluate options, and make informed decisions on technology adoption, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvements.
• Need to effectively communicate IT initiatives, progress, and challenges, and build strong relationships with the research teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 12 years working experience in PHP/MySQL applications
• Knowledge of PHP web frameworks including CodeIgniter, Laravel, etc.
• Design, architect, develop and implement secure and scalable critical business solutions
• Translate Business and User needs into technical requirements and socialize architectural designs to the appropriate stakeholders
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming
• Proficient with code versioning tools including Git, Bitbucket and SVN
• Knowledge in Database like MySQL, SQL, Postgres and able to write queries on own
• Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server (Apache, Nginx, etc.) exploits and their solutions
• Strong analytical and technical ability with hands on experience in building and using RESTful Web Services using PHP. 
• Good interpersonal skills, work cross-functionally across different project teams and departments
• Attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines
• Availability and willingness to undertake national and international travel
• Desirable: knowledge on Python language, automated CI/CD and Devops.

   

For more details, please see the Position Description  for this role.

The George Institute India

The George Institute, a wholly owned legal not-for-profit Indian research institute, has been conducting research related activities in India since 2002. The George Institute India’s mission mirrors that of the parent organization, namely the discovery and implementation of solutions to chronic and disabling health problems through research, policy development and capacity building.

A number of large-scale projects in population, health systems and clinical research, funded by a diverse group of sponsors, both public and private, are conducted in India. The George Institute India comprises two distinct operating groups: Research and Development, and Infrastructure and Resources. It has two separate offices - in Hyderabad and New Delhi, where the research staff and senior management are based. 

About the George Institute

We are a medical and health research institute affiliated with leading universities aiming to challenge the status quo in health care. With 700+ people around the world, and projects in over 40 countries, our Strategy 2025 is all about impact – specifically, the impact of The George Institute’s activities on the health of millions of people, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances around the world.

Our strategy focuses on three key research priorities:

• Better Treatments: finding better treatments for the world’s biggest health problems
• Better Care: transforming primary health care to support better health for more people
• Healthier Societies: harnessing the power of communities, governments and markets to improve health

For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.

Please apply now!

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

Everyone is encouraged to apply, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and mature-aged adults.