PHP Developer

As a PHP Senior Software Developer at our company in Lucknow, you will play a crucial role in leading a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Your responsibilities will include architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable PHP-based applications, optimizing MySQL queries for performance, ensuring code quality through best practices, managing project timelines, and effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and implement security best practices in web applications. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead and mentor a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions. - Architect, develop, and maintain scalable PHP-based applications. - Optimize MySQL queries and database structures for performance and scalability. - Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and testing. - Manage project timelines, delegate tasks, and ensure project deadlines are met. - Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, frontend developers, and DevOps. - Implement and maintain security best practices in web applications. **Required Skills & Qualifications:** - 8+ years of professional software development experience. - 1+ year experience as a Team Lead, managing developers and client communications. - Strong expertise in PHP and PHP frameworks (Laravel & CodeIgniter, etc.). - Proficiency in MySQL, including database design, indexing, query optimization, and stored procedures. - Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and microservices architecture. - Strong understanding of MVC architecture and OOP principles. - Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab). - Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, React) is a plus.,