Senior PHP Developer

Solarex Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software development company is seeking a PHP Developer to design and maintain web applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PHP, MySQL, and MVC frameworks. This role offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional growth in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in PHP development.
• Strong understanding of MySQL database design and query optimization.
• Experience with MVC frameworks such as Laravel or CodeIgniter.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

PHP development

MySQL

MVC frameworks (Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony)

RESTful API design

Version control (Git)

Linux server environments

Problem-solving

Good communication skills in English

Tools

Docker

jQuery

Job description

You'll be responsible for developing scalable web applications, optimizing database structures, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness of our products. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to the technical growth of our development team.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain web applications usingPHP (7/8)andMySQL

Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards

Integrate front‑end components with server‑side logic

Collaborate with designers, front‑end developers, and other team members to deliver high‑quality software

Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues

Participate in code reviews

Develop and maintain APIs and third‑party integrations

Contribute to technical documentation and project planning discussions

Implement security best practices and data protection measures

Work with version control systems and deployment pipelines

Requirements

Technical Skills

3+ yearsof hands‑on experience inPHP development

Strong understanding ofMySQLdatabase design, query optimization, and data modeling

Experience withMVC frameworkssuch as Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Symfony

Good understanding ofRESTful API designandJSON‑based communication

Familiarity withversion control systems(e.g., Git)

Experience withLinux server environmentsandApache/Nginxconfiguration

Soft Skills

Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Good communication skills in English (both written and verbal)

Proactive approach to learning and staying updated with technology trends

Ability to mentor junior developers and share knowledge

Familiarity withAI‑powered development toolsand modern coding assistance platforms

Nice to Have (Optional)

Experience withLinux server administrationorDockercontainerization

Knowledge ofunit testing,CI/CD pipelines, orautomated deployment tools

Familiarity withcloud environments(AWS, GCP, or DigitalOcean)

Experience withfrontend frameworks(e.g., Vue.js, React) ormobile‑friendly design

Advanced knowledge ofjQueryfor DOM manipulation and AJAX operations

Experience withcaching solutions(Redis, Memcached)

Understanding ofsecurity best practicesandOWASP guidelines

Experience withpayment gateway integrationsandfinancial systems

Experience withAI development toolssuch as ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor for code assistance and productivity enhancement

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience and skill level

Opportunities for professional growth and learning

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Exposure to exciting and meaningful projects

Modern development tools and equipment

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Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a PHP developer?
• How many years of web app development experience do you have?