PHP Engineer

PHP Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance web applications and APIs using PHP and associated frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, Zend, CodeIgniter).
• Architect and implement robust backend solutions, ensuring code quality, security, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure the stability and reliability of our systems.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level PHP engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Contribute to the evolution of our technology stack, proposing and implementing new tools and practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality.
• Manage database interactions, schema design, and query optimization (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect data and systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in PHP development and backend architecture.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7-10 years of extensive, hands-on experience in PHP development for large-scale web applications.
• Mastery of at least one major PHP framework (e.g.,

  Laravel, Symfony, Zend, CodeIgniter

  ).
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Proficiency in database design, optimization, and management, particularly with

  MySQL

  or

  PostgreSQL

  .
• Strong experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Expertise in version control systems, especially

  Git

  .
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns like MVC, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• Experience with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached) and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members.

Good to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (React, Vue, Angular) is a plus, for better collaboration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub profile.