Shipway - Senior Developer - PHP Framework (4-7 yrs)

Job Description : Senior PHP Developer

We are seeking a Senior PHP Developer responsible for managing back-end services and ensuring efficient data interchange between servers and users. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in PHP, Node.js, and full-stack development, with experience in agile methodologies and mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, deploy, and optimize web-based applications with clean, bug-free code.

- Test, debug, and review code to ensure quality and efficiency.

- Enhance system performance by optimizing PHP code and MySQL queries.

- Suggest and implement improvements to existing technical systems.

- Design robust solutions and contribute to platform development.

- Lead and mentor a team responsible for building and enhancing software products.

- Communicate project progress effectively to stakeholders and participate in planning meetings.

- Maintain documentation, test cases, and conduct code reviews.

Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong experience in PHP, Node.js, and MySQL.

- Proficiency in web frameworks like Laravel, CodeIgniter, or CS-Cart.

- Knowledge of MVC design patterns and object-oriented PHP programming.

- Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX.

- Familiarity with Git and version control tools.

- Knowledge of RabbitMQ, Redis, and Elasticsearch is a plus.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have :

- Knowledge of Python and NoSQL databases.

- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP).