Role overview

Backend PHP Developer

Requirements and responsibilities

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Responsibilities

  • Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs.
  • Testing and evaluating new programs.
  • Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications.
  • Producing clean, efficient code based on specifications.
  • Integrating software components and third-party programs.
  • Determining operational practicality.
  • Developing quality assurance procedures.
  • Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics.
  • Maintaining and upgrading existing systems.
  • Verifying and deploying programs and systems.
  • Recommending and executing improvements.
  • Creating technical documentation for reference and reporting.
  • Working closely with other developers, designers, business and systems analysts to achieve the best result.

Skills & Background:

  • 3+ years of professional development experience in PHP.
  • Solid knowledge of OOP, design patterns, and layered architecture.
  • Proficiency in writing PHP code (7.4+).
  • Expertise in Symfony PHP framework.
  • Strong experience in SQL with MySQL/PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with designing software architecture.
  • Comfortable working with Git in Git-based workflows.
  • Conversational English level.
  • Strong communication skills, mainly written (as a remote company, we heavily emphasize written communication across all departments).

Nice to Have:

  • A proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • A positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Frontend development experience.
  • Experience in TDD, DDD.
  • Familiarity with Docker, *nix systems, and shell scripting.
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FocusBackend DevelopmentRole area
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StackDocker, PHP, PostgreSQLPrimary skills
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