Somerset West: PHP Developer posted by Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a skilled PHP Developer with proven experience in Yii Framework to their  dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining robust backend services, ensuring high-performance, security, and scalability of the platform. You will work closely with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of new features and optimization of existing code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Develop, test, and maintain high-quality PHP applications using Yii Framework to enhance and support the companys online platform.
• API Integration: Integrate third-party APIs and services to improve the functionality and performance of the platform.
• Database Management: Design and maintain relational databases, optimize SQL queries, and ensure efficient data handling and storage.
• Code Optimization: Write clean, reusable, and efficient code to optimize performance and scalability.
• Bug Fixing and Maintenance: Diagnose and fix bugs, and handle ongoing maintenance to ensure the platform runs smoothly and securely.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. Work with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to meet project requirements.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Ensure thorough testing of your code and contribute to improving the development and deployment processes.
• Documentation: Write clear and comprehensive technical documentation for features, functions, and systems.
• Security: Implement security measures to protect the platform from common web vulnerabilities, ensuring user data and transactions are secure.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, contributing to ongoing improvements in development practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4-5 years of professional PHP development experience, with a strong focus on Yii Framework.
  
• Experience with Yii Framework: Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience working with Yii (ideally Yii2). Familiarity with the full lifecycle of web application development is a must.
• PHP Expertise: Strong experience in PHP, with a deep understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and MVC architecture.
• Database Management: Proficiency with MySQL or other relational databases, including writing complex queries and optimizing database performance.
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative code management.
• Front-End Integration: Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery) to ensure smooth integration with backend systems.
• API Development and Consumption: Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Testing & Debugging: Proficiency in writing unit tests and debugging code to ensure functionality and performance.
• Performance Optimization: Experience in optimizing code and database queries for scalability and performance.
• Security Best Practices: Solid understanding of web security and data protection (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF).

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with other frameworks: Familiarity with Laravel, Symfony, or other PHP frameworks is a bonus.
• Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of cloud computing services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and familiarity with project management tools like Jira or Trello.
• UI/UX Understanding: An eye for user experience and design to effectively work with front-end developers and contribute to the overall user interface.

Personal Attributes:

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and find effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to code quality and system design, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, while staying focused on achieving deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to .za

You can also connect with Daniel, Carmen and Gaby on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve
If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working days.