PHP Full Stack Developer

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a talented PHP Laravel Full Stack Developer with strong front-end proficiency to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience building full-stack web applications using PHP (Laravel) on the back end and modern front-end technologies like Vue.js, React, or Angular. This role requires someone who is passionate about delivering a smooth and intuitive user experience while maintaining a scalable and robust back end. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using PHP Laravel for the back-end and modern front-end frameworks for the client-side. Collaborate with designers and product teams to create responsive, interactive, and user-friendly front-end interfaces. Write efficient, secure, and scalable code for both the front and back end of applications. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, both on the server side and client side. Integrate third-party services and RESTful APIs. Work on database design, management, and query optimization with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases. Implement responsive designs, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimizing for mobile devices. Conduct testing and ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications, including debugging and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for coding, architecture, and development. Stay updated on emerging technologies and continuously improve your skills and development processes. Required Skills and Qualifications: Back-End: Proven experience (2+ years) with PHP and the Laravel framework. Strong understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns. Database design and management skills, specifically in MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar. Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services. Proficiency in using Git for version control. Front-End: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Strong expertise with modern front-end frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular. Experience with front-end tools and workflows like Webpack, NPM, or Yarn. Experience implementing responsive design using frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or custom CSS. Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them. Ability to transform UI/UX designs into fully functional front-end code. General Skills: Strong understanding of full-stack development and interaction between front-end and back-end systems. Experience with agile methodologies and working in a collaborative team environment. Good knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, DigitalOcean, or similar. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Vue.js or React in building complex user interfaces. Knowledge of SASS/SCSS or other CSS preprocessors. Familiarity with JavaScript testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine. Knowledge of Docker or other containerization technologies. Familiarity with GraphQL or WebSockets. Experience with unit testing, integration testing, or TDD. Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.