Role & responsibilities Lead the design, development, and optimization of PHP-based web applications. Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Build, integrate, and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless system communication. Optimize database queries and ensure efficient data handling in MySQL/PostgreSQL. Drive code reviews, enforce coding standards, and guide best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Mentor and support junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical projects. Ensure web applications adhere to modern security practices (SQL injection prevention, XSS, CSRF, etc.). Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools, and workflows. Preferred candidate profile Lead the design, development, and optimization of PHP-based web applications. Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Build, integrate, and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless system communication. Optimize database queries and ensure efficient data handling in MySQL/PostgreSQL. Drive code reviews, enforce coding standards, and guide best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Mentor and support junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical projects. Ensure web applications adhere to modern security practices (SQL injection prevention, XSS, CSRF, etc.). Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tools, and workflows. Familiarity with Linux-based environments and basic server management. Exposure to MVC frameworks.