PHP with CodeIgniter

Aarorn Technologies Inc; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a skilled PHP Developer with strong experience in CodeIgniter to design and maintain web applications. The role demands at least 2 years of PHP development experience, involvement in the complete software development life cycle, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Benefits include a full-time contract with potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in PHP development.
• Strong expertise with the CodeIgniter framework.
• Solid understanding of OOP concepts and MVC architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PHP‑based web applications.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Write clean, reusable, and efficient code.

Skills

CodeIgniter framework

PHP development

MySQL

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

jQuery

AJAX

REST API integration

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CodeIgniter

Git

Job description

Job Title: PHP Developer (CodeIgniter) – 2+ Years Experience

Location: Kuala Lumpur / Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time/Contract (can be converted to permanent if performance good throughout)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced PHP Developer with strong proficiency in CodeIgniter Framework and at least 3 years of hands‑on development experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, implementing new features, optimizing performance, and ensuring high‑quality code that meets business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain PHP‑based web applications using the CodeIgniter framework (MUST)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including designers, front‑end developers, and product managers to deliver robust solutions.
• Write clean, reusable, and efficient PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL code.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate third‑party services or APIs.
• Participate in all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) — from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain core product software to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
• Manage version control and deployment using tools like Git.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in web development.
• Work closely with the QA team to ensure the delivery of bug‑free and secure applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in PHP development.
• Strong expertise with the CodeIgniter framework (other frameworks like Laravel are a plus).
• Solid understanding of OOP (Object‑Oriented Programming) concepts and MVC architecture.
• Proficient in MySQL, including database design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
• Strong experience in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX.
• Familiarity with API integration (REST, JSON).
• Experience with Git / Bitbucket for version control.
• Understanding of web security, performance optimization, and best coding practices

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with Laravel, WordPress, or other PHP frameworks.
• Knowledge of front‑end frameworks like Vue.js or React.
• Experience with cloud deployment (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.) or CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of Composer, NPM, or other package managers.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn new technologies.