Freelance Zend Developers

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Zend Developer to join our team. As a Zend Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications using the Zend Framework. You will work closely with our development team to create high-quality, scalable, and secure web solutions that meet our clients needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using the Zend Framework.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other team members to deliver fully functional, responsive web applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient PHP code.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues and provide timely solutions.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services into web applications.
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Maintain a high level of code quality, security, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a PHP Developer with a focus on Zend Framework development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, jQuery).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Zend Framework certification is a plus.
• Experience with other PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony) is a bonus.
• Knowledge of web security best practices.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.