PHP Developer

Get to know us: BOLD & EPIC Craft - the new work network challenges the status quo of the working world. We believe in our colleagues. And that only happy people do great work. We don't care when and where. We want to create a place where everyone enjoys creating. Culture: At BOLD & EPIC Craft our success is powered by people. Our culture is what makes BOLD & EPIC Craft a rewarding place to work. We look at each and every person as a vital member of the team. BOLD & EPIC Craft is a space where people can find themselves represented and reflected, and where they understand that all people are treated with respect and dignity. There’s a potential opportunity to work for a German design and web development agency specialising in creating impressive digital experiences that inspire clients and drive their business success. We are in search of a proactive developer for ongoing support and feature development of a career platform integrated with Workday for a large German company (over 1,000 open positions). You will be the sole developer, working directly with the client via an Asana board to discuss requirements, and solve issues. In this role, you'll have the freedom to propose new ideas, think creatively, and focus on solution-oriented development. Strong communication and initiative are key, as you'll work closely with the client to ensure continuous improvement and adaptation to their needs. Working details: 40h hours per week, fully remotely The hiring process: 15-Minute Interview with the Georgian HR Manager:Initial conversation to discuss your background, qualifications, and alignment with the company culture. 30-Minute Chemistry Meeting with the German CEO:An informal meeting focused on building rapport, understanding the company's vision, and discussing mutual expectations. 2 Days to Reflect:Time given to consider the opportunity, assess alignment with your career goals, and prepare for the technical discussion. 90-Minute Technical Discussion:A detailed technical interview to evaluate your skills, problem-solving approach, and ability to work with their tech stack. Decision within 5 Days:Final decision communicated within five days after the technical discussion. Start : As soon as possible Full Stack Development: Responsible for implementing and optimizing web solutions based on PHP, Laravel, and WordPress. Frontend Development:Develop and maintain responsive, interactive user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks and Tailwind CSS. Backend Development:Integrate external APIs (REST & SOAP) and develop server-side logic, especially in Laravel and WordPress. Job Scheduling & Queue Management:Manage Laravel jobs and queues and integrate APIs such as the Workday API. Testing & Debugging: Conduct unit tests, code reviews, and debugging to ensure high code quality. Performance Optimization: Optimize both frontend and backend components for improved load times, SEO, and user experience. Profile: Full Stack Development Experience:At least 3 years of experience with PHP (Laravel, WordPress) and JavaScript (ES6+), including API integration and database optimization. Frontend Competence:Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React or Vanilla JS), along with performance optimization and accessibility. Backend Experience:In-depth understanding of working with Laravel, WordPress, and MySQL databases. Testing & Debugging:Experience with unit tests (PHPUnit, Mockery) and debugging complex web applications. Tools & DevOps:Familiarity with Docker, Git, Composer, and CI/CD pipelines. Skills: Experience with SOAP-based enterprise APIs like Workday. Knowledge of configuring Docker and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js. Basic knowledge of Sentry and setting up release tags. Tech Stack: Frontend: JavaScript (ES6+):Modern JavaScript, including DOM manipulation, event handling, and API integration (e.g., Fetch API, AJAX). React or Vanilla JS:Using React or native JavaScript to develop dynamic user interfaces. HTML5 & CSS3:Structuring, semantics, and responsive design with a particular focus on accessibility. Tailwind CSS & SASS:For efficient, modular, and scalable CSS solutions. SEO & Performance Optimization:Focus on SEO best practices, page speed optimizations (e.g., TTFB, layout shift). Backend: PHP 8.x:Modern PHP development with a focus on performance and security. Laravel 8.x+:Scalable web applications, API integrations, and queue management. WordPress:Development and maintenance of custom plugins and themes, with a deep understanding of the WordPress core. MySQL:Optimization and management of relational databases, migrations, and complex queries. Tools & DevOps: Docker:Local development environment and application containerization. Git & GitHub:Version control and CI/CD pipelines. Composer:Dependency management for PHP projects. WP CLI:Automation and maintenance of WordPress instances. PHPUnit & Mockery:Unit tests to ensure code quality. Sentry: Real-time error monitoring and logging. We'd be great together if: Working in a startup environment excites you – yes, we get the memes and are over- achievers; You have a structure and performance-oriented mindset; You're attentive to details others might miss; Communication and problem solving bring you joy; You are fluent in English; If the feeling is mutual, we offer: Competitive salary Premium Health Insurance package; Fitpass; Language Courses; Organized events and outdoor activities; Work-life balance – 28 paid holidays per year; Career growth opportunities; Working from home.