PHP Developer

Salt; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced PHP Developer for a contract role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will support and enhance an existing PHP-based platform, focusing on security vulnerabilities and code quality improvements. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams and maintaining application performance. The role requires strong PHP development skills, along with an understanding of application security. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will lead to impactful enhancements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing applications using PHP and PHP frameworks, e.g., Laravel or Symfony.
• Good understanding of application security and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative development environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance an existing PHP application built on a modern PHP framework.
• Address security vulnerabilities identified through penetration testing.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver fixes and enhancements.

Skills

PHP development

Application security

MySQL

Code quality improvements

REST APIs

Job description

Senior Principal Consultant - MENA - Creating Futures | Technology Recruitment Solutions / Contract & Outsourced Recruitment | Salt Middle East (Part…)

12-month initial contract - with extensions

I am looking for an experienced PHP Developer to support and enhance an existing PHP-based platform within a complex technology landscape. This role will focus on maintaining, improving, and securing the current application, following recent technical assessments and penetration testing.

You will work closely with internal teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities, support ongoing development, and ensure the platform remains stable, secure, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and enhance an existing PHP application built on a modern PHP framework
• Address security vulnerabilities identified through penetration testing
• Maintain and improve application performance, reliability, and code quality
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver fixes and enhancements
• Support integrations, bug fixes, and minor feature development as required

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience developing applications using PHP and PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel Cain, Symfony)
• Experience working with existing / legacy codebases
• Good understanding of application security and vulnerability remediation
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• Experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar)
• Familiarity with REST APIs and integrations
• Ability to work independently and within an established development environment

Nice to Have

• Experience responding to penetration test findings
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, or cloud environments

This role would suit a hands-on PHP Developer who enjoys improving and securing existing systems rather than building from scratch.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology and Consulting

Industries: Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media

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