PHP Developer - Laravel/CodeIgniter

<p>Key Responsibilities :<br/><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using PHP 7/8.<br/><br/>- Work with Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Symfony frameworks to deliver scalable backend systems.<br/><br/>- Lead architecture design discussions and guide junior developers.<br/><br/>- Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.<br/><br/>- Manage database design, performance tuning, and complex query optimization in MySQL.<br/><br/>- Ensure adherence to coding standards, version control practices, and secure development.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with front-end teams to integrate dynamic and responsive UI components.<br/><br/>- Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and maintainability.<br/><br/>- Conduct code reviews, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing sessions.<br/><br/>- Stay up to date with the latest PHP trends, frameworks, and technologies.<br/><br/>Required Skills :<br/><br/>- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in PHP development.<br/><br/>- Strong expertise in PHP 7/8, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Symfony frameworks.<br/><br/>- Excellent understanding of MVC architecture, OOP principles, and design patterns.<br/><br/>- Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating third-party systems.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with Git, Composer, and modern development workflows.<br/><br/>- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.<br/><br/>- Good understanding of web security best practices.<br/><br/>Good to Have :<br/><br/>- Exposure to front-end frameworks such as Vue.js, React.js, or Angular.<br/><br/>- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or cloud deployments (AWS / Azure).<br/><br/>- Knowledge of microservices architecture and API versioning.<br/><br/>- Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.</p> (ref:hirist.tech)