Junior Backend Developer

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a hands-on PHP web developer to design, build, and maintain web applications. You will work on secure, efficient code and collaborate with front-end and mobile teams to deliver integrated features.

The role emphasizes coding standards and regular stand-by support on a rotating schedule, with ongoing learning of new technologies to improve project development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level technical degree required or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on PHP web development experience is essential.
• Experience with MVC Laravel framework is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain web-based applications using PHP and related technologies.
• Develop high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code with debugging and testing.
• Collaborate with front-end/mobile teams to integrate user-facing elements.
• Report progress and challenges to the team leader and improve workflows.
• Maintain code quality and enforce coding standards across the team.
• Participate in standby duty on a rotating weekly schedule for support.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and apply them to projects.

Skills

PHP Web Development

Laravel Framework

Web Security Practices

Coding Standards

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication, Science & Technology, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Design, build, and maintain custom web-based applications using PHP and related technologies.

Develop high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code. Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and testing of applications.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end or mobile app developers.

Consistently report work progress and challenges to the team leader. Propose initiatives and implement solutions to enhance existing projects, improve workflows, and optimize performance.

Maintain high software quality standards within the team. Establish and enforce best practices and coding habits.

Engage in standby duty on a rotating weekly schedule, remaining accessible for support during non-business hours.

Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends. Apply new knowledge to enhance project development processes.

Adequate knowledge of web security practices, including session management and

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication, Science & Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in PHP web development.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with PHP MVC frameworks, especially Laravel.
• Experience with code versioning control systems such as Git.
• Strong passion for adhering to coding standards and maintaining clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Adequate knowledge of web security practices, including session management and