Back End PHP Developer - MUST BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY (IN office role no remote / hybrid offered)

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Backend EngineeringSoftware EngineeringPhp Developer

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Overview

Are you a highly experienced, ambitious Backend PHP Developer looking for a challenging role where you can learn lots? We are looking for a motivated developer to come join our fast-paced,

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Backend EngineeringSoftware EngineeringPhp Developer

Are you a highly experienced, ambitious Backend PHP Developer looking for a challenging role where you can learn lots?

We are looking for a motivated developer to come join our fast-paced, fun and rewarding team of professionals.

If you are passionate about technology, constantly seeking to learn and improve your skill set, then you are who we are looking for!

Requirements

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Previous working experience as a PHP Developer for (5+) year(s)
Knowledge of authentication and authorization patterns
Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
Familiarity with limitations of PHP, as well as workarounds
Experience with PHP MVC frameworks (Symfony, Laravel, etc.)
Good relational database skills (e.g. MySQL, MariaDB)
Proven expertise in working with API services (REST and SOAP)
Knowledge of Agile development practices (TDD, refactoring, continuous integration)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable collaborating with other team members and stakeholders
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git)
Strong preference for open-source solutions

Responsibilities

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→Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
→Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
→Build and innovative well designed and well architected applications and collaborate with the User Experience (UX) team
→Design, code and maintain applications using best practices
→Utilize backend services, and expand our architecture
→Refactor, optimize and improve the existing codebase
→Use test driven development and acceptance tests to ensure feature quality
→Engage other stakeholders around all tasks, evaluations, suggestions, schedules and technical and process issues
→Document the components and architecture
→Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development
→Knowledge sharing with rest of the team