PHP Developer

Full Time Contract or Salaried

Role

PHP Developer

Compensation

(Up to $60/hourly or $110K Salary) commensurate with experience

Location

100% Remote

Length of Contract

2 Years +

Position Description

The Enterprise System PHP Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level web applications and backend systems using PHP. This role requires strong technical skills, the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to best practices in software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable enterprise web applications and backend systems using PHP and related technologies.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other developers to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Integrate databases and ensure efficient data management.
• Develop and consume APIs for system integration.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following coding standards and best practices.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues and bugs.
• Implement security best practices (e.g., input validation, password hashing, CSRF/XSS prevention).
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in PHP development, preferably in an enterprise or large-scale environment.
• Proficiency in PHP and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, Zend).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database design.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology) preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.