Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain dynamic web applications and backend systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PHP frameworks (such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter), strong backend development skills, and a good understanding of modern web development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop robust, scalable, and secure server-side applications using PHP.

• Work with frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter to build feature-rich web solutions.

• Create and maintain RESTful APIs to support frontend and mobile applications.

• Design and optimize MySQL/PostgreSQL database schemas.

• Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and handle data migrations.

• Integrate third-party services via REST/SOAP APIs, payment gateways, and external data sources.

• Work with frontend developers to integrate backend logic with HTML, JavaScript, and frontend frameworks.

• Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning of PHP applications.

• Implement error handling and logging mechanisms.

• Maintain and improve existing PHP-based applications.

• Deploy applications to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) or shared hosting platforms.

• Work closely with UI/UX designers, project managers, and other developers in Agile/Scrum teams.

Professional Skills:

• Strong knowledge required in PHP Frameworks.

• MySQL, PostgreSQL.

• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap.

• Git, GitHub/GitLab.

• Testing in PHP unit.

• Shell script and Linux will be an added advantage.

• Retail business knowledge as added advantage. 

• Candidate should have strong analytical skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Should have experience in Agile process.

• Candidate should have at least 8+ years’ experience in PHP (Cake Framework in use, but any PHP development will work) and strong technical hands-on experience in PHP.