Role overview

Software Engineer (PHP)

FocusDeveloperRole area
SeniorityMiddleCandidate level
StackPhpPrimary skills
Location13 accepted countriesEligibility

Requirements and responsibilities

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About the role

As a PHP Developer, you will build and maintain scalable web applications using modern PHP and MVC principles, ensuring clean, high-quality code and reliable performance. You’ll work across backend systems, databases, and deployment environments to support seamless functionality and user experience. This role offers strong ownership, hands-on impact across the development lifecycle, and the opportunity to work with modern tools and practices in a collaborative environment.

What you will do

  • Develop and maintain applications using PHP 8.X following object-oriented programming principles and MVC pattern;
  • Ensure code quality and maintainability by adhering to PHPDOC specifications and PSR standards;
  • Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases;
  • Handle data migrations and PHP version upgrades;
  • Implement CSS and responsive web design principles for optimal user experience;
  • Create and maintain Docker environments for application deployment;
  • Test applications for functionality, security, and performance while resolving issues.

Must haves

  • 3+ years of experience with PHP 8.X and strong object-oriented programming expertise;
  • Knowledge of MVC pattern;
  • Practical experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server;
  • Experience with PHP version migrations;
  • Experience with CSS and Responsive Web Design (RWD);
  • Knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems;
  • Experience with Docker fundamentals including Docker environments and Dockerfiles;
  • Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

  • Knowledge of PHPDOC specifications and PSR standards;
  • Experience modifying Docker containers;
  • Knowledge of build scripts and Docker in CI/CD environments;
  • Experience with Jenkins;
  • Familiarity with GitHub Actions;
  • General experience with CI/CD pipelines.

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