PHP Developer

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated PHP Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and maintaining high-performance web applications using popular PHP frameworks such as Laravel and CodeIgniter. This role requires a strong commitment to writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code, as well as the ability to lead code reviews and uphold best development practices. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, designers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions. Additionally, mentoring junior developers and contributing to technical planning will be key aspects of this position.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality backend applications using PHP frameworks including Laravel and CodeIgniter.
- Produce clean, scalable, and well-documented code to ensure maintainability and ease of future enhancements.
- Lead code reviews to enforce coding standards and best practices across the development team.
- Work collaboratively with frontend developers, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders to create seamless and efficient applications.
- Design, manage, and optimize database structures and queries using MySQL or PostgreSQL to enhance application performance.
- Integrate third-party APIs and external services through RESTful or SOAP protocols to extend application functionality.
- Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve backend bugs and performance bottlenecks to maintain system reliability.
- Mentor junior developers by providing technical guidance and support, fostering their professional growth.
- Participate actively in technical planning and contribute to architectural decisions to align with project goals.

Required Qualifications
- Proven expertise in PHP development with hands-on experience in frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, and common design patterns.
- Proficient in database management, including writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for MySQL or PostgreSQL databases.
- Experience using Git for version control and familiarity with collaborative workflows.
- Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, AJAX, and JSON data formats for effective backend communication.
- Exposure to containerization technologies like Docker, as well as Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and cloud platforms, is advantageous.
- Comfortable working in Agile or Scrum development environments, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience with frontend frameworks such as Vue.js or React to facilitate better integration between backend and frontend components.
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automation tools to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Previous experience in technical leadership roles or project management, showcasing the ability to guide teams and manage project deliverables effectively.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects within a collaborative environment, with room for professional growth and leadership development. If you are passionate about backend development and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply.