Job Overview:
The Senior Software Engineer (PHP) will lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance PHP applications. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust and scalable solutions, optimizing application performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain PHP-based applications and systems.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
- Implement complex features and functionalities, and troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications.
- System Architecture:
- Architect scalable and high-performance solutions for web applications.
- Evaluate and integrate third-party APIs and services to enhance application functionality.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural and design guidelines.
- Project Management:
- Lead and mentor junior developers, providing guidance and support on technical challenges.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Manage and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
- Performance Optimization:
- Optimize application performance and scalability by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
- Implement caching strategies and database optimization techniques to improve application efficiency.
- Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Develop and execute unit tests and automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Debug and resolve application defects and performance issues.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of testing frameworks and methodologies.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with emerging PHP technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve development processes and outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Create and maintain technical documentation for code, processes, and systems.
- Provide regular status updates and reports on project progress and technical challenges.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
- Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in PHP development, with a strong portfolio of web applications.
- Technical Skills:
- Expertise in PHP, with experience in modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, Zend).
- Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
- Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM tools.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with web services and APIs (RESTful, SOAP).
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position, with flexibility for remote work depending on the company’s policy.
- May require occasional after-hours work to address critical issues or deadlines.
