• Communicate directly with the team to understand project goals, system requirements, and specific business needs.
• Gather comprehensive requirements from project managers and translate them into actionable tasks for custom PHP development and estimation (if needed).
• Develop and maintain high-quality PHP code, ensuring the application meets client requirements and adheres to best practices.
• Work with both Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) PHP and regular PHP development to build robust and scalable applications.
• Integrate and manage third-party APIs and services as required by the project(s).
• Coordinate with internal team members, including designers and front-end developers, to ensure smooth integration of backend and frontend code.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of PHP applications (including your own code) to ensure they meet required standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of code, APIs, and systems to ensure long-term maintainability.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues.
• Ensure high performance and availability, managing all technical aspects of the website.

• Establish and guide the website's architecture.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.

Requirements:

• Proven solid experience in PHP development, with strong proficiency in OOP PHP and regular PHP code (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT SAMPLE WORK)
• Familiarity with Laravel is a plus but not required.
• Experience with CraftCMS is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work with MySQL or other databases for backend development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex PHP issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in both front-end (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks) and back-end (PHP) development, with solid database management skills (SQL).
• Ability to create responsive, mobile-first websites, based on provided designs, with a focus on cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization.

• Strong experience with Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and seamless deployment.

• Proficiency in designing scalable applications, implementing security best practices, and deploying on cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure is a plus, but not required.

 

Independent Contractor Perks:

• HMO coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Steady freelance job