PHP Developer – CMS and Mobile App Experience

Job Description

About BrainCert BrainCert is an EdTech focused SaaS company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. Trusted by leading global enterprise organizations, BrainCert is currently one of the fastest growing learning technology and virtual classroom companies in the market. BrainCert's award-winning SaaS platform empowers mid to large-size enterprises and accelerates collaborative learning, deliver superior training, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Come join our team and our employee-focused culture and help drive our SaaS applications to the next big leap. About The Role We are looking for an experienced PHP Developer who has worked extensively with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress and Joomla , and has hands-on experience in mobile app development using Android Studio and optionally Xcode . The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across web and mobile stacks, contributing to dynamic CMS-driven platforms and hybrid/native mobile applications. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain PHP-based web applications and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Joomla) Customize CMS templates, themes, modules, and plugins Optimize MySQL queries and database structures Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with front-end and mobile applications Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams using Angular, Ionic, and Node.js Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning Maintain existing systems ensuring stability, security, and scalability Support the development of mobile apps using Android Studio (Java/Kotlin) Required Skills Strong proficiency in PHP and object-oriented programming Experience working with CMS platforms like Joomla and WordPress Solid knowledge of MySQL , including schema design and optimization Familiarity with JavaScript , jQuery , AJAX , and responsive HTML/CSS Understanding of CMS customization including templates, plugins, and modules Preferred (Bonus) Skills Experience with Angular (v2+) , TypeScript Exposure to Ionic Framework or hybrid mobile development Experience with Node.js for backend development Familiarity with Android Studio (Java/Kotlin) and optionally Xcode (Swift) Basic Git version control and collaborative workflows Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field Minimum 3 Years Of Hands-on Development Experience Strong analytical and debugging skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Benefits Flexible work timings Work From Office Good Work-Life balance