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

Originally posted on Himalayas