PHP Developer

Job TitlePHP DeveloperExperience2–6 Years (Can be adjusted based on the role)Job SummaryWe are looking for a skilled PHP Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications. The ideal candidate should have experience with PHP frameworks, MySQL databases, RESTful APIs, and modern front-end technologies. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build secure, high-performance applications.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP.Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following coding standards.Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.Build and maintain backend modules and business logic.Optimize application performance and database queries.Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and product teams.Perform code reviews and maintain technical documentation.Implement security best practices to protect applications.Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning.Required Technical SkillsProgramming LanguagesPHP (7.x/8.x)JavaScriptHTML5CSS3SQLPHP FrameworksLaravelCodeIgniterSymfony (preferred)Yii (preferred)Database TechnologiesMySQLMariaDBPostgreSQL (preferred)MongoDB (basic knowledge)Front-End TechnologiesBootstrapjQueryAJAXVue.js (preferred)React (basic knowledge)API DevelopmentRESTful APIsJSONAPI Authentication (JWT, OAuth)Third-party API integrationVersion ControlGitGitHubGitLabBitbucketWeb ServersApacheNginxDevelopment ToolsComposerPostmanVisual Studio CodePHPStormXdebugPreferred SkillsLaravel LivewireDockerRedisMemcachedRabbitMQElasticsearchCI/CD pipelinesLinux server administrationAWS, Azure, or Google Cloud PlatformDaily ResponsibilitiesDevelop new application features.Fix bugs and optimize existing applications.Write and maintain unit and integration tests.Review code and ensure coding standards are followed.Integrate external APIs and payment gateways.Monitor application performance.Update project documentation.Collaborate with QA during testing and deployments.Soft SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective communicationTeam collaborationTime managementAttention to detailAdaptabilityContinuous learning mindsetEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.Preferred CertificationsLaravel Certification (if available)PHP Certification (Zend or equivalent)AWS Certified Developer (preferred)MySQL Database Certification (preferred)Tools & TechnologiesPHPLaravelCodeIgniterSymfonyMySQLPostgreSQLJavaScriptHTML5CSS3BootstrapGitDockerComposerPostmanApacheNginxRedisVS CodePHPStormKPIsOn-time feature deliveryCode quality and maintainabilityApplication performanceBug resolution timeAPI response timeTest coverageSecurity complianceCustomer satisfactionTypical Interview TopicsPHP OOP concepts (Classes, Inheritance, Polymorphism)PHP 8 featuresLaravel architecture (MVC, Eloquent ORM, Middleware)Routing and ControllersDependency InjectionAuthentication and AuthorizationSession and Cookie managementREST API developmentMySQL indexing and query optimizationSQL Joins and TransactionsComposer and package managementGit workflowsDesign patterns (Repository, Factory, Singleton)Security (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF)Caching with RedisPerformance optimizationUnit testing with PHPUnitNice-to-Have SkillsMicroservices architectureDocker and KubernetesMessage queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)GraphQLElasticsearchCI/CD using Jenkins or GitHub ActionsAgile/Scrum methodologiesPayment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal)Cloud deployment and monitoring