We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PHP development, with expertise in building scalable, high-performance web applications. As a Senior PHP Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems, as well as mentoring junior developers. You should be passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and have a deep understanding of modern software development practices. Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance PHP-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve issues.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required Skills and Technologies:

• Proficiency in PHP: Extensive experience with PHP programming and its frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter).
• Web Development: Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their integration with PHP backends.
• Database Management: Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM tools (e.g., Eloquent, Doctrine).
• APIs and Microservices: Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and building microservices architectures.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• DevOps Tools: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Testing: Proficient in writing unit tests, integration tests, and using testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit).
• Version Control: Strong experience with Git and collaborative development workflows (e.g., GitFlow).
• Security Best Practices: Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) for full-stack development.
• Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
• Understanding of GraphQL and its implementation in PHP.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in PHP development, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Certifications (Optional): Relevant certifications such as:
  • AWS Certified Developer
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
  • Google Professional Cloud Developer
  • PHP-specific certifications (e.g., Zend Certified PHP Engineer)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and guiding junior developers.
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and technologies.