PHP Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for a PHP Developer who has sound experience in developing and maintaining PHP-based websites. An ideal candidate should be capable of developing high-end web applications using PHP and MY SQL and researching and implementing new technologies. Should have excellent database design and implementation skills. Knowledge in WordPress customization is an advantage. 

Responsibilities: 

● Write clean code and adherence to company’s coding standards 

● Maintaining existing PHP projects and handling enhancement requests 

● Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality 

● Building custom solutions using WordPress CMS for clients spanning different industries

● Developing themes/ plugins from scratch. 

● Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle 

● Follow industry best practices 

● Developing complex functionality for responsive sites with large amounts of hierarchical content 

● Working with digital experience platforms tailored for WordPress like WP Engine and Pantheon 

● Add enhancements as per the client requirements and perform regression testing.

● Carrying out monthly plugin and theme updates and perform regression testing 

Required Skills: 

● Proven software development experience in PHP and PHP based CMS platforms like WordPress. 

● Proven software development experience in PHP based frameworks like Laravel / CakePHP.

● BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent degree preferred 

● Sound knowledge of OOPs concepts 

● Solid understanding of PHP language 

● Experience building responsive websites using WordPress 

● Experience working with digital experience platforms like WP Engine and Pantheon

● Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools, and of developing web services 

● Experience with performance optimization across web application and database levels.

● Experience in Git version control. 

● Experience with building and customizing WordPress themes. 

● Experience working with a team following Agile/Scrum.