PHP Developer

We are looking for a Mid-level PHP Developer with a heavy focus on backend PHP development. The candidates should have a well-rounded experience in JavaScript, but expertise in other languages are welcome and appreciated. If you are passionate about learning, improving your skills, and would like to make a difference in a growing company, then this is the opportunity for Upgrade to see actual infondidates would be taking ownership of projects and tasks using your technical expertise to deliver high-quality results. You’ll be part of an expert team of developers who are passionate in getting results and solving difficult problems.

Who we are

We are a growing custom development agency specializing in building custom PHP-based applications for our clients. Our clients are in the following industries: internet service providers, finance and Upgrade to see actual infoe join our growing team of 5 developers, 1 designer, 2 project managers and 1 HR manager!

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

- Fluency in written and spoken English
- You have multiple years of experience in delivering scalable backend solutions. Ideally, you have a portfolio to share, or code snippets that can highlight some of your expertise.
- Strong skills in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, Docker, and Git
- Experience and knowledge in Imagick and Google Vision is a plus
- Experience with modern JS frameworks like Node.JS, Vue.JS and React.JS is a plus
- Preference will be given to candidates who are comfortable working outside of a PHP framework and directly with SQL.
- In-depth knowledge of OOP in PHP, Laravel 7+ and MySQL/MariaDB
- Ability to consume and develop RESTful web services
- Ability to navigate servers via SSH and knowledge on network security
- Ability to take business requirements and turn them into effective and efficient applications
- Develop solutions based on organizational and users’ needs, strategies and goals including recommendations for improvements based on researching and evaluating web software.
- Proficiency in MVC architecture, design patterns, object-oriented development
- Strong computer science background
- Looking for full-time long-term work with a growing company
- Must have own working computer and high-speed reliable internet
- SaaS experience a plus
- Exceptional Debugging skills
- Perform UI/back-end tests to optimize performance.

Job Description

- Work with our engineering team to help plan the development of all applications
- Develop cutting-edge Laravel-based enterprise applications using coding best practices
- Write and maintain accurate documentation for applications
- Create technical specifications utilizing UML, database modeling and design mockups from business requirements
- Code, design and debug new and existing web applications
- Perform full lifecycle application development through TDD approach
- Multi-task between projects as needed
- Daily stand ups, email reports and time logs
- Provide thorough code review of other developers' code with feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Perks for you

- Full-time long-term opportunity
- Competitive bi-weekly pay
- National holidays off
- Two weeks paid vacation
- Completion bonuses
- Professional development
- Work from home
- 13th month bonus (starting in December 2021)
- Annual performance raises
- Profit-sharing after 1 year

Submit your resume and examples of your portfolio that showcase your PHP experience. With your resume, please answer the following question:

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Resumes without and answer to this question, will not be considered.