Senior Software Engineer - PHP

Job Summary

A PHP developer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic. PHP developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the front-end developers by integrating their work with the application. They are also often required to develop and integrate plugins for certain popular frameworks.

Responsibilities

Analyze business requirements

Estimate assigned tasks

Write code and unit tests

Collaborate with other team members

Tune your code for enhanced security and performance

Maintain systems by fixing any existing issues

Update issue tracking software

Provide status updates

Communicate with client

Control versions of your code

Research new technologies

Lead a team of software engineers

Mentor team members through training and guidance

Upgrade skills and knowledge

Evaluate candidates for open positions

Requirements

Minimum Bachelors in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum four (4) years of related experience in a professional industry

Strong knowledge of core PHP, MVC frameworks and Yii

Strong knowledge of WordPress.

Should know JQuery, JavaScript, AJAX

Knowledge and experience in writing backend components and Restful APIs

Understanding of security standards and compliances

Experience with different relational and schemaless databases such as MySQL

Creating a database structure for the required functionality

Experience with writing unit tests and ensuring the minimum 90% test coverage

Knowledge of and experience with Github, JIRA, and other collaboration tools

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Work From Home

Health Insurance

OPD

Training and Development

Life Insurance

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