PHP Developer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of modern, scalable web applications. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build secure, high-performance solutions that support business-critical systems.

This role requires a strong understanding of backend development, API design, and database-driven applications, with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and testable PHP code.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain PHP-based web applications and APIs

Build and maintain backend services using modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar)

Develop secure, scalable, and high-performance server-side logic

Integrate applications with third-party services and APIs

Design and optimize relational database structures (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code

Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues

Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams

Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of professional experience with PHP

Strong experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or similar

Solid understanding of OOP, MVC, and design patterns

Experience working with RESTful APIs

Proficiency in MySQL or PostgreSQL

Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows

Strong understanding of web security principles (authentication, authorization, data protection)

Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments

Nice to Have

Experience with Docker and containerized environments

Knowledge of Redis, ElasticSearch, or message queues

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)

Experience building SaaS or high-traffic web platforms

What We Offer

Competitive salary or contract rate

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work on modern, scalable web platforms

Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture

Career growth and professional development opportunities