Senior PHP Developer

We are seeking an experienced Senior PHP Developer for a client of ours on a contract basis. As a Senior PHP Developer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising web applications, ensuring high performance and scalability. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects using modern technologies while making a significant impact within our organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance PHP-based web applications.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and other stakeholders to implement innovative features.
• Develop and optimise RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure smooth application performance.
• Conduct unit testing, code reviews, and implement best practices to maintain code quality.
• Optimise database queries and application performance for scalability.
• Stay up to date with PHP trends, frameworks, and security best practices.
• Work with DevOps teams to manage deployments and CI/CD pipelines.

Required skills & qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in PHP development.
• Strong expertise in Laravel, Symfony, or other modern PHP frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with automated testing and debugging.
• Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a remote, collaborative environment.

Desirable skills:

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with frontend technologies like JavaScript, Vue.js, or React.
• Understanding of message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architectures.

If you believe you’re a great fit and share our passion, we’d love to hear from you! Even if we don’t contact you for this specific opportunity, your profile will be considered for future roles. Our team continuously matches top IT experts with leading companies, ensuring you get the best opportunities when they arise