Associate Developer- PHP Full Stack (Remote)

About Us
MCS is a bootstrapped, fully remote IT services company of 60+ people, serving clients globally across 30+ countries. We build custom software solutions — web and mobile applications, AI solutions, and digital products for businesses across retail, fintech, education, healthcare, travel and more.

About The Role
This is a full-time remote role for an Associate Developer with 0–1 year of experience. You don't need to have shipped a production app at scale. But you understand how software gets built and care deeply about doing it well. If you have solid OOP fundamentals, a working familiarity with PHP frameworks (Laravel / CodeIgniter / Symfony / CakePHP etc.), and the instinct to figure things out rather than wait to be told, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Build defined features in Laravel and/or CodeIgniter under the guidance of senior developers.
• Investigate and fix bugs- with the curiosity to understand why they happened, not just to close the ticket.
• Write tests for the code you build.
• Communicate progress clearly and flag blockers early before they become problems.
• Participate in stand-ups, code reviews and sprint processes as a contributing team member.
• Work across multiple client projects, adapting quickly to different codebases and requirements.

You Bring

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 6 months of hands-on exposure to PHP — through an internship, training program, or a project you've actually built and can show us.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) — this is non-negotiable.
• Familiarity with PHP and at least one PHP framework (Laravel preferred, CodeIgniter welcome).
• Understanding of SDLC. You know how software gets built end to end, not just your piece of it.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL.
• Familiarity with Git for version control.
• Ability to see things from a business point of view — you understand that code serves a purpose beyond the editor.
• Any personal, academic, or freelance project you've built — something real, not just coursework.

You are NOT a fit if you:

• Write code that only you can read.
• Need constant direction to move forward.
• Default to blame or complaint when things get hard.
• Treat team process as optional.
• Are in it for the job title, not the craft.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Code quality: Clean, readable, passes review without repeated rework.
• On-time delivery of assigned features within sprint commitments.
• Bug rate introduced per feature, trending down over time.
• Proactive communication: Blockers raised early, not at the deadline.
• Speed of onboarding onto new client codebases.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• You pick up new codebases and client contexts without needing weeks of hand-holding.
• Your code works and your teammates can read, understand and build on it.
• You raise blockers before they become missed deadlines.
• You debug your own work before it reaches QA.
• You're getting more confident and taking on more complex tasks over time.
• You contribute to the team — in stand-ups, in reviews, in the small moments that make a remote team actually work.

What We Offer

• Fully remote — no relocation required.
• Real client projects to work on.
• Mentorship from senior developers in a collaborative remote environment.
• Exposure to diverse industries and codebases.
• 22 paid leaves. Alternate Saturdays and Sundays off.

Hiring Process
Recruiter screen → Technical/coding round → HR round (compensation + joining). Feedback within 5–7 working days at every stage.

Interested?
Please complete your application here

All the best!