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Web development teams understand how important it is to hire programmers with a range of coding skills, but PHP superstars are highly sought by many recruiters. The popular server-side coding language, PHP, is used by the majority of web technologies and websites, from social media platforms to e-commerce to WordPress. Developers specializing in PHP are responsible for writing the code that allows websites to function while focusing on usability.

Advanced PHP developers use their expertise to their advantage. They can aggregate coding templates and reuse prewritten code snippets to increase their efficiency on various jobs. Employers know the value of an experienced PHP developer.

The job overview

We’re seeking a PHP developer who can bring a range of skills to support our team. You should be well-versed in open-source scripting languages, have good teamwork and communication skills, and be ready to bring great problem-solving skills to the table. Our integrated teams may require you to partner with full-stack developers, information technology specialists, and UX designers to build, maintain, and optimize websites.

Responsibilities of a PHP Developer

Programmers serve a critical role on every development team. The best full-stack web developers can bridge the gap between back-end web technologies and front-end requirements to create a secure, optimized website. Job responsibilities include: 

  • Maintaining existing code libraries
  • Performing routine maintenance on an as-needed basis
  • Building new features and debugging web applications
  • Building and maintaining dynamic websites using PHP, CSS, HTML, MySQL, Python, JavaScript, and jQuery
  • Integrating web technologies 
  • Overseeing user functions
  • Developing back-end portals
  • Managing version control for ongoing projects
  • Providing analysis to guide software development optimization
  • Working with other front-end developers, full-stack developers, project managers, senior PHP developers, and other software developers

Job requirements for PHP Developers

While a bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science may not be a prerequisite for a coding job, having years of experience and other technical skills is important. Look for developers who possess a variety of these skills:

  • Knowledgeable in a variety of programming languages and web applications
  • Has strong troubleshooting skills
  • Has experience with object-oriented PHP programming 
  • Knowledgeable of PHP frameworks, such as Symfony, Laravel, and CodeIgniter
  • Proficient in common Content Management Systems, such as WordPress, Joomla, and Squarespace
  • Has UI/UX experience
  • Understands of relational databases, such as MySQL
  • Certified Agile is a plus
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    • 5.0
    • (50 jobs)
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    MySQL
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