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WillHire, Inc; California City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

WillHire, Inc is seeking an experienced PHP Developer in California to join our team and contribute to both front-end and back-end development, delivering scalable web applications with high performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement secure data storage, optimize queries, and stay current with PHP frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter. Strong communication and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PHP development experience.
• Strong PHP, OOP and MVC frameworks.
• Experience with Laravel, Symfony or CodeIgniter.
• Proficient with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Experience with relational databases and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy PHP-based applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
• Work with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to create seamless user experiences.
• Debug and resolve software defects, conducting thorough testing and troubleshooting.
• Optimize application performance, including code, database queries, and server performance.
• Implement and maintain data storage solutions, with a focus on secure and efficient handling of data.
• Document technical specifications, architecture, and process flows.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in PHP and web development.

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced PHP Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PHP and a passion for developing innovative, scalable web applications. This role requires someone who can contribute to both front-end and back-end development, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of applications. You will collaborate closely with our cross-functional teams to deliver top-tier software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality PHP-based applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and performance standards.


• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.


• Work with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.


• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to create seamless user experiences.


• Debug and resolve software defects, conducting thorough testing and troubleshooting.


• Optimize application performance, including code, database queries, and server performance.


• Implement and maintain data storage solutions, with a focus on secure and efficient handling of data.


• Document technical specifications, architecture, and process flows.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in PHP and web development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).


• 5+ years of experience as a PHP Developer.


• Proficiency in PHP and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP).


• Hands-on experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.


• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, etc.).


• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), including database design and query optimization.


• Knowledge of version control tools, particularly Git.


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, web services, and third-party integrations.


• Solid understanding of web security principles and best practices.


• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.).


• Familiarity with containerization and deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience in an Agile development environment.


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and holidays.


• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.


• Collaborative and innovative work environment.