Senior PHP Developer

About Onit

We're redefining the future of legal operations through the power of AI. Our cutting-edge platform streamlines enterprise legal management, matter management, spend management and contract lifecycle processes, transforming manual workflows into intelligent, automated solutions.

We’re a team of innovators using AI at the core to help legal departments become faster, smarter, and more strategic. As we continue to grow and expand the capabilities of our new AI-centric platform, we’re looking for bold thinkers and builders who are excited to shape the next chapter of legal tech.

If you're energized by meaningful work, love solving complex problems, and want to help modernize how legal teams operate, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary

We are looking for start-up minded software engineers to be the foundational members of our rapidly growing Engineering organization. Our culture is focused on ownership, transparency, and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved in the transition of our existing PHP-based software applications to modern architectures, frameworks, and development methods.
• Design and develop enhancements and optimizations for our existing applications and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our SaaS platform.
• Code reviews and unit tests are part of your responsibility.
• Working with a medium-sized, agile team of developers.
• Develop individual features independently.
• Actively participate in the introduction of new technologies.
• Contribute solutions to operational and non-functional requirements regarding application management to our DevOps team members.
  
  

Required Skills

• 5+ years of in-depth professional experience in software development projects based on PHP applications.
• As a Senior / PHP developer, you have already gained several years of in-depth professional experience in software development working on PHP applications.
• You have extensive knowledge of current PHP frameworks and use them in high-performance and scalable applications.
• Your experience as a developer includes PHP 7+, MVC frameworks (such as Laravel, Symfony and Laminas/ZEND), ORMs, REST, GIT as well as MySQL.
• Knowledge of SPA based frontend techniques is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and Analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and should be able to work with diverse teams locally and globally.
• A high degree of diligence, reliability, and flexibility to work on several tasks at the same time will ensure your daily success.
  
  

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in CS/IT or MCA or MSc (CS) preferred.
  
  

Benefits & Perks That Support You

Onit offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the whole employee at work and beyond:

Health Coverage: Employee and immediate family members.

Time Away: Flexible paid time off and 10 company paid holidays annually.

Family Support: Exceptional paid leave for birth parents, non-birth parents, and caregivers. Onit also offers surrogacy and adoption reimbursement.

Income Protection: 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.

Additional Coverage Options: Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident, and even pet insurance.

Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Flexi, NPS.

Community Engagement: One paid volunteer day each year to give back to the community.

Our Commitment to Applicants

We know that not everyone will check every box in a job description. At Onit, we value diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly who we’re looking for.

Onit Values

Customer First - Customer success is our success. We deliver value, listen, and act on customer needs.

Purposeful Innovation - Innovation fuels our growth. We harness creativity to solve problems and lead with the intentions and expertise.

Win as One - Teamwork is how we win. We are accountable, act with integrity, and communicate openly.

Intentional Growth - Our people are the difference. We create an environment with compelling work, impactful contributions, and career growth.