PHP Developer

TALENTMATE; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain dynamic web applications. The role involves close collaboration with front-end developers and requires proficiency in PHP frameworks and database systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in PHP development, with a focus on writing clean and efficient code.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PHP development.
• Proficiency in PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain core product software.

Skills

PHP

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

Job Description

The PHP Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining dynamic web applications using PHP and related technologies. This role involves working closely with front-end developers, designers, and other backend engineers to deliver scalable and efficient code solutions. The ideal candidate is proficient in PHP frameworks, has a strong grasp of database systems, and is passionate about writing clean, reusable, and well-documented code in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP and associated frameworks.
2. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
3. Design and implement database structures, queries, and stored procedures.
4. Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
5. Write clean, well-structured, and documented code following best practices and standards.
6. Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, and testing.
7. Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks in existing applications.
8. Ensure security and data protection best practices are implemented throughout applications.
9. Integrate third-party APIs and web services as needed.
10. Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in web development and propose improvements where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in PHP development.
• Proficiency in PHP and strong experience with frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and AJAX.
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar relational database systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services integration.
• Understanding of MVC architecture and OOP principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.