About the Role

We are looking for a talented PHP developer with solid experience in both PHP5.x and PHP7.x, who can hit the ground running on our webapplication projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of the

CakePHP framework, be comfortable working with relational databases (SQL Server), and possess a good command of frontend technologies. You will collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to deliver highquality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop & maintain serverside components using PHP (5.x/7.x) and the CakePHP framework.
- Design, implement, and optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and queries in SQL

Server.
- Integrate frontend assets (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery) with backend services.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely fixes and rootcause analysis.
- Write unit/integration tests and contribute to the CI/CD pipeline.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to gather requirements, propose technical solutions, and estimate effort.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and suggest improvements to the existing stack.

Required Qualifications

Requirement Details

Experience 68 years of professional software development experience.

PHP Strong knowledge of PHP5.x and PHP7.x (syntax, OOP,



error handling).

Framework Handson expertise with CakePHP (preferably versions 2.x & 3.x/4.x).

Database Good understanding of relational databases, especially Microsoft SQL Server

(schema design, indexing, query optimization).

FrontEnd Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), AJAX, and jQuery.

Version

Control Experience with Git (branching, pull requests, merge conflicts).

Tools

Familiarity with IDEs (PhpStorm, VS Code), debugging tools, and build pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Communicatio n

Strong written & verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.

Preferred (NicetoHave) Skills

- Experience with other modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony).
- Exposure to frontend frameworks/libraries such as React or Vue.js.
- Understanding of RESTful API design and consumption.
- Knowledge of Docker / containerization concepts.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Personal Attributes

- Problemsolver: enjoys tackling complex technical challenges.
- Team player: proactive in sharing knowledge and helping peers.
- Detailoriented: writes clean, maintainable code and documentation.
- Continuous learner: keeps up with industry trends and applies best practices.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

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