PHP Developer

Job Description

We are looking for a PHP Developer who is dedicated to the craft, writes code and specialized in designing and developing large scale Web applications.

Required Skills

• Must be proficient in PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML, Javascript, AJAX, XML.
• Should have experience with Codeigniter, Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, Magento.
• Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP.
• Understanding of MVC design patterns.
• Knowledge of object oriented PHP programming.
• Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions.
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

Responsibilities

• Write “clean”, well-designed code
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers.
• 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.
• Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools.
• Utilize backend data services and contribute to increase existing data services API.
• Lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post launch support.
• Refactor, optimize and improve the existing codebase for maintenance and scale.
• Use test driven development and acceptance tests to ensure feature quality.
• Interface with customer and internal teams to gather requirements and develop software solutions.
• Convey effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues.
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components.
• Coordinate with co-developers and keeps project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager.
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development.

Sub Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast moving and growing environment