Senior Software Engineer - PHP
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Job description
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
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