PHP & Laravel Developer

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Looking for a skilled PHP Developer with strong hands-on experience in Laravel framework and WordPress development. The candidate should have a solid understanding of backend development, REST APIs, database design, and theme/plugin customization in WordPress.

The ideal candidate must be capable of writing clean, optimized code, debugging application issues, and collaborating closely with the design, QA, and project teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Responsibilities

A PHP Developers responsibilities include:

• Developing, optimizing, and maintaining web applications using PHP and Laravel
• Creating and customizing WordPress themes and plugins as per project requirements
• Developing and consuming RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
• Writing reusable, secure, and scalable backend code with adherence to best practices
• Troubleshooting bugs, performing root-cause analysis, and ensuring smooth application performance
• Working with MySQL databases: writing queries, optimizing tables, and improving performance
• Ensuring UI/UX integration by collaborating with front-end teams
• Maintaining code quality using version control (Git) and following coding standards
• Participating in requirement discussions, sprint planning, and daily standups
• Implementing security best practices and safeguarding application data
• Testing features, validating functionality, and supporting deployment activities

Requirements

The candidate must fulfill the following requirements for the PHP Developer profile:

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in PHP, Laravel, and WordPress
• Strong understanding of MVC architecture and Laravel ecosystem
• Experience in custom WordPress theme & plugin development
• Good knowledge of MySQL database queries, indexes, migrations, and schema design
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON data handling
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Experience with Git version control and branching workflows
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery for front-end integration
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Exposure to WooCommerce, Elementor, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• Knowledge of Laravel ecosystem tools like Horizon, Telescope, or Forge
• Experience with performance optimization, caching, and security hardening
• Familiarity with deployment tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Laravel Envoy)
• Understanding of SEO-friendly development practices

Technical skills

A PHP Developer must possess strong technical skills and understanding of core development concepts, such as:

• PHP & Laravel: Strong expertise in Laravel framework, blade templates, middleware, queues, jobs, and services
• WordPress Development: Custom themes, plugins, hooks, filters, shortcodes, and WP functions
• Database Management: MySQL queries, stored procedures, indexing, database optimization
• API Development: Creating and integrating REST APIs
• Version Control: Experience with Git, branching strategies, and repository management
• Front-end Collaboration: Basic skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Tools & Frameworks: Composer, XAMPP/WAMP, Postman, phpMyAdmin, WP-CLI

Cross-functional skills

Cross-functional skills help ensure seamless collaboration across teams and deliver successful project outcomes:

• Problem-solving: Ability to identify backend issues and implement effective solutions
• Communication: Clear communication with designers, testers, and project managers
• Collaboration: Team-oriented approach to deliver high-quality features smoothly
• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment

Tools

Experience with tools such as:

• Git, GitHub / GitLab
• Composer
• phpMyAdmin / MySQL Workbench
• Postman
• WP-CLI
• VS Code / PHPStorm