About The Job

We are seeking a skilled and experienced PHP Laravel Developer to contribute to the development of our web applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in PHP development, with a focus on the Laravel framework. You will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including designing, coding, testing, and deploying web applications. You will work closely with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using the Laravel framework.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Design and build RESTful APIs using Laravel for seamless integration with front-end systems and other services.
• Utilize Eloquent ORM to interact with databases, optimize database queries, and ensure efficient data management.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement and maintain security best practices to protect web applications from vulnerabilities.
• Develop and manage Laravel-based microservices and background jobs using tools like Redis or RabbitMQ.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to established standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Laravel and PHP development, and proactively seek opportunities to improve development processes.
• Contribute to project planning, provide accurate estimates, and meet project deadlines.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
  
  

Required Skills

• Proficiency in PHP and the Laravel framework, with a deep understanding of its core concepts and features.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Experience in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid knowledge of database design and management, including relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
• Experience with Eloquent ORM and writing complex database queries.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React).
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Gitflow).
• Understanding of web application security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and protection against common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP).
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development (TDD) using PHPUnit or Pest.
• Knowledge of API authentication methods, such as OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
• Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Knowledge of caching techniques and tools (e.g., Redis, Memcached).
• Experience with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Gulp).
• Understanding of server administration and deployment on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
  
  

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