Software Programmers - Bound to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Mecer Consulting Limited; Makati; On-site; PHP 502,200 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

Mecer Consulting Limited is seeking a web application developer based in Makati, Metro Manila, with at least 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in PHP with Laravel or Node.js with React.js, as well as expertise in JavaScript and front-end technologies. Responsibilities include developing software applications, collaborating with teams, debugging, and ensuring code quality. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with ongoing knowledge sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in web application development.
• Strong proficiency in either PHP with Laravel or Node.js and React.js.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and improving existing software.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability through testing and documentation.

Skills

Web Application Development

PHP with Laravel

Node.js

React.js

JavaScript

jQuery

HTML5

CSS3

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or any related courses.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in web application development.
• Strong proficiency in either: PHP with extensive experience in the Laravel framework or Node.js and React.js.
• Expertise in JavaScript and experience with jQuery.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code primarily in JavaScript and leverage libraries like jQuery as needed.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing web applications to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
• Implement and maintain APIs and integrate with various third-party services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and improving existing software.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability through testing and documentation.