PHP Dev

Eddy; Lima Metropolitana; Hybrid; PEN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

5-day work week

Job summary

Eddy in Lima, Peru, is seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer (PHP) to design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications. You will work with Laravel and WordPress, delivering secure, scalable solutions and collaborating with Product Owners and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing PHP applications with Laravel, maintaining WordPress sites, writing documentation, and deploying to staging and production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Strong Laravel experience.
• Solid WordPress experience with custom themes and plugins.
• Proficient in MVC and object-oriented PHP.
• Familiar with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and API integrations.
• Knowledge of security, accessibility, and performance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP applications using Laravel.
• Build and maintain WordPress websites, including themes and plugins.
• Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and API documentation.
• Deploy applications to staging and production environments.
• Collaborate with Front-End teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Plan, estimate, and participate in technical decision-making.
• Optionally upskill in front-end frameworks.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

WordPress

MVC

OOP PHP

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

APIs

Security

Performance

Accessibility

Authentication/Authorization

English

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

# PHP DevApply for this jobLocationLima, PeruDepartmentEngineeringJob TypeFull-TimeWe’re looking for a **Intermediate Software Engineer (PHP)** with strong experience in **Laravel and WordPress** to design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications. You will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle—from kickoff and architecture decisions to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement—while maintaining clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.### ResponsibilitiesYou’ll work closely with clients, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and well-documented solutions.**Client & Stakeholder Communication*** Provide **daily standups** and regular progress updates to clients.* Participate in **1:1 meetings** with managers, clients, Product Owners, and Project Managers, offering technical insights and guidance.* Help translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions.**Development & Maintenance*** Develop, maintain, and enhance **PHP applications using Laravel**.* Build, customize, and maintain **WordPress websites**, including:* Custom themes and plugins* Performance optimization and security hardening* Integration with external APIs and services* Implement updates and changes according to **client requirements, product needs, and Statements of Work (SOW)**.* Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security best practices.**Project Lifecycle & Delivery*** Actively contribute to **project kickoff meetings**, helping define technical scope, architecture, and deliverables.* Create and maintain **technical documentation**, including system architecture, API documentation, and setup guides.* Deploy applications to **staging and production environments**.* Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs or production issues.**Integration & Prototyping*** Document and test **APIs provided by clients** and ensure seamless integration.* Set up **basic prototype systems** to demonstrate features and workflows.* Configure tools such as **ngrok** for local testing, collaboration, and secure sharing.**Collaboration & Growth*** Collaborate closely with **Front-End teams** and other cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and project goals.* Participate in planning, estimation, and technical decision-making.* **Optionally upskill in front-end frameworks** and modern web technologies.### Qualifications* Fluent English (written and spoken)* 3+ years of professional experience as a **PHP Developer*** BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)* Strong experience with **Laravel*** Solid hands-on experience with **WordPress**, including custom themes and plugins* Deep understanding of:* MVC design patterns* Object-oriented PHP* PHP’s synchronous behavior and limitations* Working knowledge of **JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3*** Experience with:* SQL and/or NoSQL databases* Database schema design for business processes* API integrations and third-party services* Strong understanding of **security, accessibility, and performance best practices*** Familiarity with common PHP/web server vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies* Experience with **authentication and authorization across multiple systems*** Proficient with **Git** and modern version control workflows### What you’ll love about us* A **fast-growing company** with meaningful projects* An **international, collaborative work environment*** **5-day work week**