Sr. PHP Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Architect backend systems capable of handling high traffic, large datasets, and complex business logic.
• Implement advanced framework features such as queues, events, middleware, service containers, and background jobs.
• Build and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for web and mobile clients.
• Optimize application performance through efficient database design, indexing, caching, and query optimization.
• Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with industry best practices.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in PHP development.
• Deep expertise in Laravel, Symfony, and/or CodeIgniter.
• Strong understanding of PHP 7/8, OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Experience building scalable, high-performance applications.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL and database optimization techniques.
• Experience with REST APIs, authentication (JWT, OAuth2), and authorization mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with caching solutions such as Redis or Memcached.
• Experience with asynchronous processing using queues (Redis, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and API-first design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration.
• Laravel Octane, Horizon, or Symfony Messenger experience.
• Prior experience working on SaaS or high-traffic platforms.