Senior PHP Developer
Grafdom, Pakistan

A Dubai base company is looking for an experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our growing team. Experience in Core PHP with Angular.JS / Vue.JS / React.JS and Bootstrap responsive frameworks on the front-end is preferred.

The position involves development and support of dynamic PHP / MySQL and Wordpress based web sites. Strong expertise in creating custom front end designs and Wordpress themes is required.

Qualified candidates need be able to demonstrate comfort and skill in PHP, Javascript, HTML and CSS coding through past work. Ideal candidates have a portfolio and significant professional development experience.

As a Web Applications Programmer, your main responsibility is for the production, modification and maintenance of websites and the web applications.

You’ll write the server-side code in order to develop complex, interactive and database driven websites. Most of the time you’ll be working with or other Web Application Frameworks for Javascript and PHP including reactjs,rnodejs, & Wordpress.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent English communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and willing to work from 09:00 AM to 7:00 PM ( 5 Days a week - Sunday to Thursday according Dubai) then we are looking for you.

Required Skillsets:

Exceptional JavaScript and PHP programming skills

Strong knowledge and experience of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery

Deep knowledge of WordPress & WooCommerce architecture

Experience working with frameworks like react / Angular

Experience in building great interfaces with an outstanding user experience in mind

Code valid HTML5 and CSS3 mark-up

Develop cross-browser and cross-platform compatible solutions

Experience in integrating with server-side code to produce dynamic pages

Possess a good understanding of Web Accessibility

Experience working with version control systems especially GIT

Experience building sites to at least an AA standard

Experience with various AJAX techniques to improve U/X

Knowledge of HTML Email best practice desirable

Sound knowledge of how the Web works and the role of Domain Name Servers, Scripting Languages, Web servers, Databases and the HTTP/S Protocols

Familiarity with Dedicated Servers, Cloud Servers, Web Control Panels (for e.g. cPanel), SSH and the FTP Protocol

Understand U/X Design and ability to place your self in the user’s shoes

Act as the first line of defence for Quality Assurance

Self-driven with a strong desire to excel and have the ability to work independently.

Fluent enough in English to respond to tickets and write basic emails for clients, project managers and QA.

Possess excellent programming and analytical abilities – Must be way above average!

At least 3 years of relevant experience

Strong concepts in Query Optimization and Relational and non-Relational Databases (Mysql/MariaDB and MongoDB).

Contribute to company development standards working closely with DevOps and Quality Assurance

Actively participate in technical discussions with Project Managers and help provide innovative solutions

Maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly with regards to accessibility, usability, and emerging technologies, and keep team members informed as appropriate, with a view to incorporating these in future projects and staying ahead of the market and position yourself and the company as a digital specialist

Constantly try to develop yourself by learning new technologies and keep abreast of cutting-edge work

Our fast-paced and supportive environment will offer you lots of benefits – a competitive salary, stress free working arrangements, and opportunities for training and development.

PHP

Javascript / Jquery

MySQL

ReactJS

Wordpress

HTML 5/ CSS 3 / Bootstrap / SASS

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