Senior PHP Developer
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Senior PHP Developer
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About the role
We are looking for a Senior PHP Developer to develop and maintain full-stack applications in a global distributed team following a light Scrum methodology. You will work with PHP 8.X using OOP and MVC patterns, design and optimize MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases, handle PHP version migrations, and create Docker environments for deployment. The role emphasizes clean, maintainable code adhering to PSR standards and PHPDOC specifications, with a focus on application security, performance, and responsive web design.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain applications using PHP 8.X, adhering to object-oriented programming principles and the MVC pattern;
- Ensure compliance with PHPDOC specifications and PSR standards for clean, maintainable code;
- Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases;
- Handle data migrations and PHP version upgrades efficiently;
- Implement CSS and responsive web design (RWD) principles to ensure optimal user experiences across devices;
- Create and maintain Docker environments for application deployment;
- Test applications for functionality, security, and performance while debugging and resolving issues proactively.
Must haves
- 3+ years of experience with PHP 8.X, with strong object-oriented programming expertise;
- MVC pattern knowledge;
- Practical experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server;
- Experience migrating between PHP versions;
- CSS and Responsive Web Design (RWD);
- Knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems;
- Docker fundamentals (creating Docker environments and Dockerfiles for Ubuntu);
- Upper-intermediate English level.
Nice to haves
- PHPDOC specification and PSR standards;
- Experience modifying Docker containers for tool installation and execution;
- Knowledge of build scripts and Docker containers in CI/CD environments;
- Practical experience with Jenkins;
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions;
- General CI/CD pipeline experience.
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