We’re looking for a Intermediate Software Engineer (PHP) with strong experience in Laravel and WordPress to design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications.
You will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle—from kickoff and architecture decisions to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement—while maintaining clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with clients, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and well-documented solutions.
Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Provide daily standups and regular progress updates to clients.
- Participate in 1:1 meetings with managers, clients, Product Owners, and Project Managers, offering technical insights and guidance.
- Help translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions.
Development & Maintenance
- Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP applications using Laravel.
- Build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, including:
- Custom themes and plugins
- Performance optimization and security hardening
- Integration with external APIs and services
- Implement updates and changes according to client requirements, product needs, and Statements of Work (SOW).
- Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security best practices.
Project Lifecycle & Delivery
- Actively contribute to project kickoff meetings, helping define technical scope, architecture, and deliverables.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, API documentation, and setup guides.
- Deploy applications to staging and production environments.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs or production issues.
Integration & Prototyping
- Document and test APIs provided by clients and ensure seamless integration.
- Set up basic prototype systems to demonstrate features and workflows.
- Configure tools such as ngrok for local testing, collaboration, and secure sharing.
Collaboration & Growth
- Collaborate closely with Front-End teams and other cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and project goals.
- Participate in planning, estimation, and technical decision-making.
- Optionally upskill in front-end frameworks and modern web technologies.
Qualifications
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- 3+ years of professional experience as a PHP Developer
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong experience with Laravel
- Solid hands-on experience with WordPress, including custom themes and plugins
- Deep understanding of:
- MVC design patterns
- Object-oriented PHP
- PHP’s synchronous behavior and limitations
- Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Experience with:
- SQL and/or NoSQL databases
- Database schema design for business processes
- API integrations and third-party services
- Strong understanding of security, accessibility, and performance best practices
- Familiarity with common PHP/web server vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
- Experience with authentication and authorization across multiple systems
- Proficient with Git and modern version control workflows
What you’ll love about us
- A fast-growing company with meaningful projects
- An international, collaborative work environment
- 5-day work week
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