PHP Developer

Freelancerprox; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern tech firm is seeking a proactive PHP Developer Intern to join their development team in Greater London. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in backend and web application development using PHP. Interns will collaborate with experienced developers on live projects, enhance their skills in PHP, MySQL, and frameworks, while also documenting their work. This position is ideal for those pursuing a degree in Computer Science and eager to learn and adapt quickly.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of PHP and basic programming principles.
• Familiarity with at least one PHP framework is a plus.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain clean and efficient PHP code.
• Assist in the development of web applications and backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing codebases.

Skills

PHP programming

MySQL

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Laravel

CodeIgniter

Symfony

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic PHP Developer Intern to join our development team. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain real-world experience in backend and web application development using PHP. You will be working on live projects under the guidance of experienced developers

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Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain clean and efficient PHP code
• Assist in the development and maintenance of web applications and backend systems
• Integrate third-party APIs and web services
• Work with databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) to build and optimize queries
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and other team members
• Troubleshoot and debug existing codebases
• Document technical and functional components of applications

Requirements

• Solid understanding of PHP and basic programming principles
• Familiarity with at least one PHP framework (e.g., Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony) is a plus
• Experience working with MySQL or other relational databases
• Familiarity with Git or other version control tools
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly

Nice to Have

• Experience with RESTful APIs
• Basic understanding of MVC architecture
• Exposure to CMS platforms like WordPress or Drupal
• Knowledge of security best practices in web development