Software Engineer (PHP)
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Software Engineer (PHP)
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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