We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our growing development team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong passion for building dynamic, scalable, and high-performing web applications.
As a Senior PHP Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing robust backend components, maintaining and improving existing applications, and ensuring a high level of performance and security across all projects. You will work closely with other developers, project managers, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Application Development & Maintenance. Develop and maintain web-based applications and services using PHP and MySQL. Use frameworks such as CodeIgniter to ensure clean architecture and reusable, testable code.
- Collaboration & Communication. Actively participate in team meetings and work closely with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, designers, and project managers to understand project requirements and deliver timely solutions.
- Code Quality & Standards. Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code. Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure coding standards and best practices are followed.
- Troubleshooting & Debugging. Quickly identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks. Conduct thorough testing to ensure the stability and reliability of applications.
- Security Best Practices. Implement robust security measures to safeguard applications against vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
- Performance Optimization. Analyze and improve application performance through effective query optimization, caching strategies, and efficient coding techniques.
- Documentation. Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation for code, processes, and application architecture to support ongoing development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience (8–12 years) in PHP development with a strong understanding of OOP principles.
- Proficiency in MySQL, database design, and query optimization.
- Hands-on experience with CodeIgniter (or similar MVC frameworks like Laravel, Symfony).
- Strong grasp of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery (basic understanding).
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Good understanding of RESTful API integration and development.
- Knowledge of security best practices in web development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage time efficiently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.
- Collaborative team environment with room for growth and learning.
- Flexible work culture with an emphasis on work-life balance.
- Fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions will make a real impact.
If you are passionate about backend development, love solving complex problems, and want to be part of a forward-thinking tech team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career!