PHP Developer (Wordpress)
Express Media Group , Pakistan

• Write high quality code with readability, efficiency and maintainability in mind (documentation and unit tests).
• PHP Laravel/Codeigniter / MySQL /HTML5 / CSS3 / SASS / JavaScript / WordPress / NPM / Gulp/ Composer / Speed Optimization Upgrades
• Build and maintain complex WordPress-based applications, Themes, Plugins,
• Widgets, custom post types, and page templates.
• Implement complex features using modern PHP code and design patterns while following product specifications.
• Review all sites weekly to ensure complete functionality.
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Follow industry best practices
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary

• Strong command on MVC design pattern and PHP Frameworks (Laravel 5.6/5.7 or above, Codeigniter 2, YII, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of open source platforms like WordPress, Joomla Drupal, Magento etc.
• Strong command over JavaScript Frameworks like jQuery, AngularJS, NodeJS, Jqeurymobile
• Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery
• Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages
• Must have hands on experience with complex MySQL queries and database management.
• Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, etc.
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML)
• Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, twitter etc.)
• Strong understanding of PHP back-end development
• Creative and efficient problem solver

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