Senior PHP Developer who passionate about coding and have a track record of delivering high-quality.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about coding and have a track record of delivering high-quality, scalable web applications, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead Development: Design, develop, and maintain complex PHP applications and frameworks. Oversee the coding process and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Architect Solutions: Create and implement robust and scalable software architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Code Review: Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to established standards. Provide constructive feedback and mentoring to junior developers.
• Optimize Performance: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Implement caching, profiling, and other performance-enhancing techniques.
• Troubleshoot Issues: Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to PHP applications, including bugs, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues.
• Collaborate: Work closely with other developers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality features and enhancements. Participate in agile development practices and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for code, APIs, and technical processes. Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in PHP development. Recommend and implement new tools and technologies as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in PHP development, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in PHP and related frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony). Proficiency with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React).
• Database Knowledge: Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and database design. Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and optimizing database performance.
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. The candidate must be fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Leadership and Communication: Ability to lead a team of developers, mentor junior developers, and effectively communicate with stakeholders. 
• Project Management: Experience in Agile methodologies and project management tools like JIRA or Trello.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in PHP development and web development in general. 
• Portfolio: A portfolio or examples of previous work/projects demonstrating the above skills and experience.