PHP Developer

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Full-timeColombo, Sri Lanka

Specifications

  • Location: Pelawatta, Battaramulla
  • Work Mode: Onsite
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  • Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in developing and maintaining dynamic web applications. The ideal candidate will be passionate about coding, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality solutions while working closely with our IT and development teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and maintain web applications using PHP and related technologies.
  • Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
  • Collaborate with designers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless solutions.
  • Maintain and optimize relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and apply them where appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for system integrations.
  • Ensure web security best practices are applied across applications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a PHP Developer.
  • Strong knowledge of PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony).
  • Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery).
  • Experience working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
  • Good problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
  • Experience with cloud hosting environments like AWS, Azure, or DigitalOcean.
  • Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

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