Lead PHP Developer - Laravel/Wordpress

<p><p><b>Job Description :</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Lead and manage a team of developers working on Laravel-based web applications and WordPress websites.<br/><br/></p><p>- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance PHP applications.<br/><br/></p><p>- Develop custom plugins, themes, and modules for WordPress and Laravel-based projects.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, QA, and product owners to deliver robust solutions.<br/><br/></p><p>- Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure adherence to best practices.<br/><br/></p><p>- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.<br/><br/></p><p>- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.</p><p><br/></p><p>- Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, and promote knowledge sharing within the team.<br/><br/></p><p>- Participate in requirement analysis, solution design, and project planning activities.</p><p><br/></p><p>- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends related to PHP, Laravel, and WordPress.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high code quality.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- 3- 6 years of hands-on experience in PHP development with strong expertise in Laravel and WordPress.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams.<br/><br/></p><p>- Deep understanding of MVC architecture, RESTful APIs, and web services integration.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficient in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience developing custom WordPress plugins and themes.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB or other relational databases.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with deployment and CI/CD pipelines.<br/><br/></p><p>- Good understanding of web security standards and best practices.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with Docker and containerization technologies.<br/><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of other PHP frameworks like Symfony or CodeIgniter is a plus.<br/><br/></p><p>- Exposure to front-end frameworks like Vue.js or React is advantageous.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)