Senior PHP Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior PHP Developer with 5+ years of professional experience in software development. You will be instrumental in transitioning PHP-based applications to modern architectures, designing enhancements, and ensuring the efficient operation of our SaaS platform. Key technical requirements include expertise in PHP 7+, MVC frameworks (such as Laravel, Symfony, Laminas/ZEND), ORMs, REST, GIT, and MySQL. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are essential, along with a collaborative team-player mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved in the transition of our existing PHP-based software applications to modern architectures, frameworks, and development methods.
• Design and develop enhancements and optimizations for our existing applications and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our SaaS platform.
• Code reviews and unit tests are part of your responsibility.
• Working with a medium-sized, agile team of developers.
• Develop individual features independently.
• Actively participate in the introduction of new technologies.
• Contribute solutions to operational and non-functional requirements regarding application management to our DevOps team members.

Requirements

• 5+ years of in-depth professional experience in software development projects based on PHP applications.
• As a Senior PHP developer, you have already gained several years of in-depth professional experience in software development working on PHP applications.
• You have extensive knowledge of current PHP frameworks and use them in high-performance and scalable applications.
• Your experience as a developer includes PHP 7+, MVC frameworks (such as Laravel, Symfony and Laminas/ZEND), ORMs, REST, GIT as well as MySQL.
• Knowledge of SPA based frontend techniques is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and Analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and should be able to work with diverse teams locally and globally.
• A high degree of diligence, reliability, and flexibility to work on several tasks at the same time will ensure your daily success.