PHP Developer / Software Engineer - Umanist Staffing LLC

Overview:

The PHP Developer/Software Engineer plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of web applications, ensuring their functionality, performance, and responsiveness. They are responsible for writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code that meets the project requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing, testing, and maintaining web applications using PHP

Participating in the entire software development lifecycle

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features

Identifying and fixing technical problems and performance bottlenecks

Writing well-designed, efficient code using best software development practices

Creating and maintaining databases to support web applications

Ensuring the security and data protection of web applications

Integrating data storage solutions

Conducting software analysis, testing, and debugging

Keeping abreast of latest industry trends and technologies

Participating in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions

Optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability

Collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements

Participating in the planning and estimation of project deliverables

Contributing to technical documentation and user manuals

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Proven work experience as a PHP developer or software engineer

Strong understanding of PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.)

Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages

Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Experience with version control systems, preferably Git

Ability to troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases

Knowledge of web services and API integration

Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Good understanding of agile methodologies

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Attention to detail and a strong focus on quality

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Certifications in relevant technologies are a plus

Experience in e-commerce or financial systems is desirable