PHP Developer
Epaging Pvt Ltd, Pakistan
Job Description
PHP Developer Job Description
PHP developers write effective, scalable code that drives web applications. In this role, PHP developers tend to work with server-side and backend components of web applications, ensuring that the application works across browsers and devices and successfully integrates with third-party web services. They also test and troubleshoot web application elements to make sure the system remains usable and accessible once it is launched.
PHP developers tend to work within teams that also include frontend developers, ensuring that system architecture supports user-facing applications. In this role, PHP developers are responsible for both the PHP modules that drive applications and for ensuring that other code elements, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, are valid and consistent.
Job Specification
PHP coding – the most important skill for a PHP developer is the ability to write and modify PHP code that is clean, functional, and successfully integrated into web applications
Troubleshooting and debugging – PHP developers use excellent troubleshooting and testing skills to eliminate bugs and server-side issues with web applications
Team collaboration – in this role, PHP developers tend to work closely with frontend developers and other programmers, so they need strong team collaboration and coordination skills
Technical writing – throughout the development process, PHP developers create and update documents related to their code, so they should know best practices for documentation and technical writing
Data management – PHP developers create and modify systems that access application data, so they need some familiarity with database architecture and access
Tools of the Trade
PHP developers tend to work in office settings using standard office equipment and software in addition to the following:
Database software (MySQL, Drupal)
PHP frameworks (Laravel, Yii)
APIs (Twitter, Google Maps)