PHP Developer

About the Role

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PHP Developer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of web applications and backend services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP.
• Write clean, organized, reusable, and maintainable code.
• Assist with developing backend functionality and application features.
• Work with MySQL or other relational databases to create and maintain data-driven applications.
• Integrate web applications with REST APIs and third-party services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs, errors, and performance issues.
• Participate in testing and debugging of new and existing application features.
• Assist with code reviews and follow established development standards.
• Maintain and update technical documentation.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, software engineers, designers, and other technical teams.
• Assist with application deployments, updates, and ongoing maintenance.
• Monitor application functionality and help identify areas for improvement.
• Follow version-control and software development procedures.
• Participate in Agile development activities when applicable.
• Perform other software development duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PHP (basic to intermediate knowledge)
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Relational databases and SQL
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar database systems
• REST APIs and web application architecture (basic understanding)
• Git or other version-control systems
• PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter)
• Composer and PHP package management
• Object-oriented programming (basic knowledge)
• RESTful APIs and JSON
• GitHub, GitLab, or similar development platforms
• Linux environments and web servers (basic understanding)
• Docker or cloud-based development environments
• Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Automated testing or PHPUnit (knowledge is a plus)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• 0–3 years of experience in PHP development, web development, or a related software development role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new technologies and development frameworks quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Authorized to work in the United States.