Senior Backend Developer - PHP - REMOTE
GuruDesk.com, Pakistan
Job Description
We are looking for a proficient Senior PHP Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for the server-side web application logic as well as for the integration of the front-end part. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be working closely with our engineers to ensure system consistency and improve user experience.
Responsibilities:
Develop, record, and maintain cutting-edge web-based PHP applications on portal plus premium service platforms
Build innovative, state-of-the-art applications and collaborate with the User Experience (UX) team
Ensure HTML, CSS, and shared JavaScript is valid and consistent across applications
Lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post-launch support
Conduct analysis of website and application requirements
Write clean, secure, test-driven, easily maintainable, and modular codes
Database designing and maintenance
Troubleshoot and debug applications
Perform UI/backend tests to optimize performance
Collaborate and work with frontend and mobile app developers on the backend needs of projects
Adhere closely to development plans and anticipate changes to specifications or schedule as they become necessary during development
Work with project managers when gathering requirements, presenting work, etc. and be able to take complex technical terms and break them down into layman’s terms
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter along with a CV
Job Specification
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a PHP developer with a strong background in Laravel or similar frameworks
Solid knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX etc.
Experience with PHP MVC frameworks (Laravel, Symfony)
Excellent relational database skills with MySQL
Experience with database design and administration
Understanding of open source projects like Wordpress, etc. is a plus
Knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, etc.
Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, eBay etc)
Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git