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Senior PHP Engineer

Description

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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior PHP Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior PHP Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development of complex web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Your role will also involve mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and ensuring best practices in software development are followed. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of PHP, MySQL, and front-end technologies, along with a passion for coding and problem-solving. You should be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously are essential. If you are a proactive individual with a strong technical background and a desire to contribute to innovative projects, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

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  • Lead the development of complex web applications using PHP.
  • Ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
  • Ensure best practices in software development are followed.
  • Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases.
  • Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
  • Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary.
  • Follow industry best practices.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
  • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Design and implement database schemas.
  • Write clean, well-designed code.
  • Participate in project planning and estimation.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Requirements

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  • Proven software development experience in PHP.
  • Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks.
  • Understanding of MVC design patterns.
  • Proficient in front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Experience with MySQL databases.
  • Familiarity with version control tools, such as Git.
  • Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, etc.).
  • Passion for best design and coding practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Knowledge of object-oriented PHP programming.
  • Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds.
  • Experience with cloud services and RESTful APIs.
  • Understanding of security compliance and data protection.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Potential interview questions

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  • Can you describe your experience with PHP frameworks?
  • How do you ensure the performance and scalability of a PHP application?
  • Can you provide an example of a complex project you led?
  • How do you approach mentoring junior developers?
  • What strategies do you use for troubleshooting and debugging code?
  • How do you stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies?
  • Can you describe a time when you had to handle multiple projects at once?
  • What is your experience with version control tools like Git?
  • How do you ensure best practices in software development?
  • Can you discuss your experience with front-end technologies?
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