Sr. PHP Developer

As a Senior PHP Developer with expertise in the CodeIgniter framework, your role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications. You will lead backend development, optimize performance, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain web applications using PHP, CodeIgniter, and MVC architecture. - Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices. - Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party APIs/services. - Work with MySQL databases, write optimized queries, triggers, and stored procedures. - Ensure application security, performance, and scalability. - Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions. - Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure smooth functionality. - Mentor junior developers, review code, and ensure coding standards. - Collaborate with front-end developers, UI/UX designers, and QA teams. - Support deployment processes and perform version control (Git). - Create technical documentation and maintain project-related documents. - Provide accurate time estimates and contribute to sprint planning. Required Skills & Qualifications: - 4+ years of hands-on experience in PHP development. - Strong expertise in CodeIgniter framework (CI3/CI4). - Good understanding of MVC architecture and OOP principles. - Proficiency in MySQL, database schemas, and query optimization. - Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX. - Experience in API development and integration (REST). - Familiarity with Git, Composer, and deployment tools. - Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code effectively. Preferred Skills (Good to Have): - Experience with Laravel or other PHP frameworks. - Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.). - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Please note that this is a full-time, permanent position with the work location being in person.,