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 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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