One Individual PHP Lead Required

Location: Remote Language of Communication: English (Fluent Written & Spoken) Job Type: You are paid based on task milestone. You work in your own time. You check code and understand the task. You create the build journey in Trello and submit your estimated hours for the build. We fund a milestone and you execute. Meetings will occur on Sunday, through video calls. This is the only day we meet because the build is founder-led and the founder works elsewhere full-time. You need to have your own working devices and Internet Connection. Job Overview: We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel to join us in building our project, with a role in the future to lead our technical team, solving bugs and developing critical new functions and features that we have already defined. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in back-end technologies, developing, and maintaining web applications that meet our needs. You will also need to be like a chameleon. We are a startup with very specific build timelines and, some topics that need to be solved could be outside your comfort zone. You may work on database optimisation, cache, schema, front-end, back-end, and lots more. You will need to be fluid, excited to learn new technical topics and build an implementation path to a solution. If you are passionate about web development and have a strong background in PHP, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Back-end Development: Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and databases for web applications using Laravel. Create and optimize database schemas, write efficient SQL queries, and interact with databases for data storage and retrieval. Implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services as required. Ensure web application security by following best practices and addressing common vulnerabilities. Maintain repository by pushing daily updates through git after testing in a staging environment. Code Maintenance and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews + troubleshoot and debug issues as needed. Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code. Perform thorough testing to ensure the functionality, performance, and security of web applications. Keep up-to-date with emerging web development trends, technologies, and best practices. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Proven experience as a PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel. Experience with databases (MySQL) and writing efficient SQL queries. Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration. Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Gitlab and GitHub). Solid understanding of web security best practices. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively. To be shortlisted, when applying, respond to the screening questions accurately.