Role & responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP Laravel. Build and manage RESTful APIs and integrate with multiple third-party platforms (e.g., Zoom, Stripe, Zoho CRM, Google APIs). Develop interactive, mobile-responsive front ends using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and modern frameworks. Manage relational databases and ensure data integrity, optimisation, and performance. Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorisation, and data protection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design, prototyping, and delivery. Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment pipelines to ensure high-quality deliverables. Core Skills (Must-Have) Backend: PHP (Laravel 7 and above), MVC architecture, Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, Artisan CLI, middleware, queues/jobs, events, notifications, authentication/authorisation (Sanctum/Passport). API Development & Integration: RESTful API design, XML/JSON, integration with third-party APIs. Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap; exposure to Vue.js/React preferred). Databases (RDBMS): MySQL, PostgreSQL. OS / Server: Linux, Apache. Version Control & Build Tools: Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket), Composer, NPM, Webpack/Vite. Responsive Design: Mobile-first development, Bootstrap grid/Flexbox, cross-browser/device testing. Security: SSL/TLS, OAuth2/JWT/Sanctum, XSS/CSRF prevention, OWASP best practices. Desirable (Nice-to-Have) Frontend Frameworks: Vue.js/React (for building SPAs). Performance & Scaling: Redis/Memcached, Horizon for queues. Advanced Server Stack: Nginx, PHP-FPM, Laravel Octane (Swoole/RoadRunner). DevOps & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins). Testing: PHPUnit, Pest, Jest, Cypress. Design & Prototyping: Figma, Adobe XD (wireframes, UI/UX prototypes). Graphic Design: Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator. Collaboration Tools: Miro, Notion, SharePoint, Confluence Preferred candidate profile the ideal candidate is a well-rounded full-stack developer who: Has deep experience with Laravel (7+), modern web development practices, and database-driven applications. Understands how to balance backend performance with a polished, responsive frontend experience. Is comfortable integrating third-party APIs and managing complex application workflows. Brings a collaborative mindset and can work seamlessly with designers, project managers, and other developers. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and ownership of deliverables.
Role & responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP Laravel. Build and manage RESTful APIs and integrate with multiple third-party platforms (e.g., Zoom, Stripe, Zoho CRM, Google APIs). Develop interactive, mobile-responsive front ends using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and modern frameworks. Manage relational databases and ensure data integrity, optimisation, and performance. Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorisation, and data protection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design, prototyping, and delivery. Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment pipelines to ensure high-quality deliverables. Core Skills (Must-Have) Backend: PHP (Laravel 7 and above), MVC architecture, Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, Artisan CLI, middleware, queues/jobs, events, notifications, authentication/authorisation (Sanctum/Passport). API Development & Integration: RESTful API design, XML/JSON, integration with third-party APIs. Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap; exposure to Vue.js/React preferred). Databases (RDBMS): MySQL, PostgreSQL. OS / Server: Linux, Apache. Version Control & Build Tools: Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket), Composer, NPM, Webpack/Vite. Responsive Design: Mobile-first development, Bootstrap grid/Flexbox, cross-browser/device testing. Security: SSL/TLS, OAuth2/JWT/Sanctum, XSS/CSRF prevention, OWASP best practices. Desirable (Nice-to-Have) Frontend Frameworks: Vue.js/React (for building SPAs). Performance & Scaling: Redis/Memcached, Horizon for queues. Advanced Server Stack: Nginx, PHP-FPM, Laravel Octane (Swoole/RoadRunner). DevOps & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins). Testing: PHPUnit, Pest, Jest, Cypress. Design & Prototyping: Figma, Adobe XD (wireframes, UI/UX prototypes). Graphic Design: Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator. Collaboration Tools: Miro, Notion, SharePoint, Confluence Preferred candidate profile the ideal candidate is a well-rounded full-stack developer who: Has deep experience with Laravel (7+), modern web development practices, and database-driven applications. Understands how to balance backend performance with a polished, responsive frontend experience. Is comfortable integrating third-party APIs and managing complex application workflows. Brings a collaborative mindset and can work seamlessly with designers, project managers, and other developers. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and ownership of deliverables.