Senior PHP Developer (Remote) | Modern Stack & Enterprise Applications
We're seeking an accomplished Senior PHP Developer to join our distributed engineering team. In this crucial role, you'll architect and implement sophisticated backend solutions using PHP 8, MySQL, and contemporary frameworks. Your expertise will drive the development of scalable applications while maintaining exceptional code quality and performance standards. If you're passionate about elegant, efficient code and cutting-edge PHP development methodologies, we want to connect with you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop robust, scalable PHP applications utilizing object-oriented principles and MVC architecture patterns.
- Architect and optimize database structures and queries for MySQL 8.0 environments with performance in mind.
- Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services that support our distributed application ecosystem.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic seamlessly.
- Configure and maintain development environments using Docker and appropriate CI/CD pipelines for consistent deployments.
- Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex issues across the technology stack.
- Implement message queuing solutions using RabbitMQ for reliable distributed system architecture.
- Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and mentoring of junior team members.
- Research and implement security best practices for enterprise-grade PHP applications.
- Ensure all code meets quality standards through appropriate testing methodologies and automation.
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of professional experience with PHP 7.4/8.2, demonstrating strong understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
- Advanced knowledge of MVC architecture and substantial experience with at least one major PHP framework (Laravel 10, Symfony 6, or similar).
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and CSS3 for comprehensive full-stack implementation capabilities.
- Proven experience with MySQL 8.0 database design, query optimization, and administration.
- Experience with package managers including Composer and npm for dependency management.
- Practical knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration tools for consistent environments.
- Familiarity with message broker systems like RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing.
- Expertise in frontend build tools such as webpack for modern asset compilation.
- Experience configuring and optimizing web servers including Apache 2.4 and Nginx for high-performance applications.
- Solid understanding of Linux environments and SSH for secure remote server management.
- Strong problem-solving skills with particular attention to performance optimization and scalability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English for effective remote collaboration.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with PHP 8.2 features including typed properties, attributes, and fibers.
- Knowledge of additional databases like PostgreSQL 15 or MongoDB for polyglot persistence.
- Experience with Redis for implementing efficient caching solutions.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for scalable deployments.
- Experience with GraphQL implementation in PHP applications for flexible data fetching.
- Contributions to open-source projects demonstrating community involvement.
- Unit and integration testing experience using PHPUnit or similar frameworks.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) for automated testing and deployment.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies including Scrum or Kanban.
- Background in high-traffic or e-commerce applications requiring exceptional performance.
Why Join Our Team:
Work with a forward-thinking team on challenging projects that expand the boundaries of web development. We offer competitive compensation, flexible working hours, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative, remote-first culture. Join us to build innovative solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies in the modern PHP ecosystem.