PHP Engineer at Farcana

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PHP-based web services with a focus on scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate requirements into functional code.
• Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with front-end applications and third-party services.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Debug and resolve complex issues in existing service architectures.
• Optimize database queries and improve system performance through efficient coding techniques.
• Stay updated with PHP frameworks and industry trends to enhance service capabilities.
• Document all development processes and maintain technical documentation for internal use.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of services in production environments.
• Participate in agile development cycles and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in PHP development with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Proficiency in PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Excellent knowledge of MySQL or PostgreSQL for database design and optimization.
• Experience with version control systems like Git for collaborative development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems effectively.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and implementation standards.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure for service deployment.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and deliver solutions under tight deadlines.
• Preferred: Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies like Docker.
• Preferred: Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, or Vue.js.
• Preferred: Strong understanding of security best practices for web services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of PHP performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with API gateways and service mesh technologies.
• Proficiency in using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform for service orchestration.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalability principles.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as PHPUnit or Behat for automated testing.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus or ELK stack.
• Ability to design and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Experience with agile methodologies and Scrum practices for project management.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve system bottlenecks.
• Knowledge of modern web development standards and best practices.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and share technical expertise.
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Understanding of cloud-native development and serverless architectures.
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product managers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results under pressure.

Company Benefits