We’re looking for a Intermediate Software Engineer (PHP) with strong experience in Laravel and WordPress to design, build, and maintain high-quality web……
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We’re looking for a Intermediate Software Engineer (PHP) with strong experience in Laravel and WordPress to design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications. You will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle—from kickoff and architecture decisions to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement—while maintaining clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with clients, Product Owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and well-documented solutions.
Client & Stakeholder Communication
Provide daily standups and regular progress updates to clients.
Participate in 1:1 meetings with managers, clients, Product Owners, and Project Managers, offering technical insights and guidance.
Help translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions.
Development & Maintenance
Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP applications using Laravel.
Build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, including:
Custom themes and plugins
Performance optimization and security hardening
Integration with external APIs and services
Implement updates and changes according to client requirements, product needs, and Statements of Work (SOW).
Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security best practices.
Project Lifecycle & Delivery
Actively contribute to project kickoff meetings, helping define technical scope, architecture, and deliverables.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, API documentation, and setup guides.
Deploy applications to staging and production environments.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs or production issues.
Integration & Prototyping
Document and test APIs provided by clients and ensure seamless integration.
Set up basic prototype systems to demonstrate features and workflows.
Configure tools such as ngrok for local testing, collaboration, and secure sharing.
Collaboration & Growth
Collaborate closely with Front-End teams and other cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and project goals.
Participate in planning, estimation, and technical decision-making.
Optionally upskill in front-end frameworks and modern web technologies.
Qualifications
Fluent English (written and spoken)
3+ years of professional experience as a PHP Developer
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience with Laravel
Solid hands-on experience with WordPress, including custom themes and plugins
Deep understanding of:
MVC design patterns
Object-oriented PHP
PHP’s synchronous behavior and limitations
Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Experience with:
SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Database schema design for business processes
API integrations and third-party services
Strong understanding of security, accessibility, and performance best practices
Familiarity with common PHP/web server vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
Experience with authentication and authorization across multiple systems
Proficient with Git and modern version control workflows