PHP Developer

TechDigital Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a seasoned PHP Developer to design and maintain dynamic web applications. With a focus on PHP-based solutions, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly web forms and secure applications. Your expertise in PHP frameworks, along with a solid understanding of front-end technologies, will be crucial in delivering robust and scalable applications. If you are passionate about coding and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development with a focus on PHP.
• Expertise in building and handling web forms with proper validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain web applications using PHP, ensuring best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to define and deliver features effectively.

Skills

PHP

Web Forms

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

JavaScript Frameworks

Database Management (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Version Control (Git)

Web Security

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

Job description

Skills: PHP, Web Forms, HTML/CSS/JavaScript & JavaScript Frameworks

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, specifically focusing on PHP-based solutions. You will work closely with other developers, product managers, and designers to ensure the development of robust, scalable, and efficient applications. In addition to PHP, experience with handling web forms and form validation is crucial to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
2. Build and implement dynamic, user-friendly web forms for data entry, validation, and submission.
3. Integrate front-end components with PHP forms, ensuring seamless functionality and responsiveness.
4. Develop secure and scalable applications, implementing proper data validation and sanitation techniques.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, UI/UX designers, and other developers) to define and deliver features.
6. Write clean, efficient, and reusable code for both server-side logic and front-end integration.
7. Work with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) to store and retrieve form data.
8. Ensure proper error handling, form validation, and security in web forms to prevent common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting).
9. Participate in code reviews and share knowledge to help improve team capabilities.
10. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues within the application, particularly in form-related functionalities.
11. Work within an Agile framework to plan and implement new features and functionalities.
12. Continuously stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Experience:

7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on PHP.

Programming Skills:

1. PHP: Expertise in PHP development and understanding of PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, etc.).
2. Web Forms: Extensive experience in building and handling web forms (contact forms, registration forms, feedback forms, etc.) and ensuring proper form validation and user input sanitization.
3. HTML/CSS/JavaScript: Solid understanding of front-end technologies for building and styling forms (HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript).
4. JavaScript Frameworks: Familiarity with JavaScript libraries like jQuery or frameworks like React/Vue.js for enhanced form interactivity.
5. Database: Proficient in MySQL or other relational databases for managing form data and queries.
6. Version Control: Experience with Git or other version control systems.
7. Frameworks: Familiarity with PHP-based frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter) for building robust applications.
8. Web Security: Knowledge of common web vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection) and best practices for mitigating them.
9. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
10. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.