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About the Job: As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in PHP, you will work closely with product, design, and technology teams to develop new applications and enhance existing ones. Your role will involve writing clean, maintainable, and efficient PHP code while adhering to coding standards and best practices. Additionally, you will contribute tthe codebase by participating in pull request (PR) reviews, ensuring code quality, functionality, and maintainability. Staying updated on the latest trends in PHP and related technologies, you will apply modern solutions to technical challenges effectively. You will focus on optimizing applications for performance, scalability, security, and reliability while collaborating with peers to identify and implement technical improvements. As a strong team player, you will share knowledge, support your colleagues, and actively contribute to fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. Key Responsibilities: Application Development and Maintenance : - Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP 8+, Laravel, and MySQL. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following Object-Oriented Programming principles and secure development practices. Frontend and Backend Collaboration : - Work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Bootstrap to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces. Work with UI frameworks like React or Angular (when applicable) and ensure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG compliance). Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems. Performance Optimization : - Optimize MySQL queries and perform database design for high efficiency. Tune application performance to meet scalability and reliability requirements. Code Quality and Best Practices : - Use Git for version control and ensure adherence to coding standards and secure development practices. Perform unit testing and maintain code quality using tools such as SonarQube, when applicable. Problem Solving and Analytical Skills : - Apply advanced PHP concepts, data structures, and algorithms to solve complex technical challenges. Employ analytical and logical reasoning to identify and resolve application issues efficiently. Cloud and System Knowledge : - Leverage AWS cloud knowledge for deployment and scaling of applications. Work with Linux environments for system configuration and troubleshooting. Collaboration and Agile Practices : - Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile Scrum environment to deliver high-quality solutions. Participate in design discussions and contribute to system architecture decisions. Skills : - Must have Skills : - PHP 8 Laravel MySQL HTML and CSS JavaScript Git Object Oriented Programming Unit Testing Database Design, MySQL query optimization, Performance Tuning Design Patterns Secure Development Practices Nice to have Skills : - Cloud Services, particularly AWS Bootstrap PostgreSQL / NoSQL DB Knowledge on Kubernetes Knowledge in Information Security and Data Privacy Compliance
