PHP Developer Team Lead

Responsibilities:
1. Develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure web applications.
2. Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality, maintainable code.
3. Design, build, and maintain RESTful web services and APIs.
4. Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and efficiency.
5. Identify and resolve bottlenecks, bugs, and security vulnerabilities.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
7. Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
8. Manage database structures, queries, and optimizations.
9. Implement and maintain best practices in software development and security.
10. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in PHP development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. Experience: Minimum 4+ years as a PHP Developer.
2. Strong proficiency in Core PHP and frameworks like Laravel.
3. Experience in building and consuming RESTful Web Services.
4. Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, JSON, and AJAX.
5. Strong database management skills, particularly in MySQL.
6. Experience with CRON jobs for scheduled tasks and automation.
7. Familiarity with cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.
8. Proficient understanding of Git or other version control systems.
9. Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
10. Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS.
11. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
12. Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Skills (Optional but Advantageous):
• Experience in API development and integration.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands and shell scripting.
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).