What is the role of a PHP Developer?
A PHP developer is a software developer who specialises in designing, testing, and implementing software using PHP. You will be managing the back–end services to help the interchange of data between server and user.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with IT team to complete projects
- Analysis and development of website and PHP application requirements
- Write back-end code and create scripts
- Build efficient PHP modules
- Develop back-end portals with an optimised database
- Ensure HTML, CSS and JavaScript is correct and consistent across applications
- Finalise and utilise back-end features and data services
- Testing web applications
- Create documentation for software created
- Lead web application development lifecycle from start to finish
- Troubleshoot application and code issues relating to PHP programs
- Liaise with co-developers and project managers on developments
- Deliver task process, evaluations, suggestions, and schedules in line with technical issues
Typical Tech Stack:
- PHP
- CSS3
- JavSscript
- HTML
- AWS
- Docker
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a PHP developer is desired
- Degree in computer science, engineering, or similar field
- Knowledge of PHP web frameworks, PHP coding, and web-based applications
- Knowledge of front-end technologies such as CSS3, JavaScript and HTML5
- Previous experience creating applications
- Ability to project manage and solve problems
- Experience with PHP MVP frameworks (Symfony, Kohana, etc)
- Extensive experience with SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)
- Knowledge of design frameworks
- Ability to work under pressure
- Creative ability
- Team player and good communicational skills
Professional Development
This type of role provides you with the opportunity to work your way up the ladder, starting with transitioning to a senior web developer role. You then have the opportunity to become an IT manager, development director, or chief technology officer.
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- Surveyor
- Network Manager
- DevOps Engineer
- Logistics Coordinator
- Business Systems Analyst