Job Openings Sr PHP Developer

About the job Sr PHP Developer

Job Title: Senior PHP Developer

Location: Remote (US Central Time Zone)

Engagement: Full-Time

Initial Term: 6 Months (with possibility of extension)

Rate: $20 - $30/hour

About BetterQA:

At BetterQA, we pride ourselves on being more than just a testing team. Our mission is to elevate software quality by bridging the gap between development and delivery. With our headquarters in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a hub for IT innovation, we offer an engaging, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions directly impact the quality and success of our clients software products.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior PHP Developer to join our team. This role involves contributing to the development, maintenance, and scaling of robust, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the LAMP stack and a strong background in frameworks like Laminas or Laravel, paired with excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain applications using PHP and related frameworks.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.

  • Lead and mentor other developers in the team.

  • Develop scalable and secure database solutions using MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL.

  • Integrate web services using REST, XML, and SOAP technologies.

  • Build dynamic AJAX applications, including parsing and rendering JSON and XML.

  • Ensure clean, efficient, and maintainable front-end implementations using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

  • Oversee the full software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.

  • Create and maintain software architecture and design documents.

  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices to ensure code quality and project efficiency.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in LAMP (Linux, Apache/NGINX, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP) stack development.

  • Professional hands-on experience with PHP frameworks like Laminas, Laravel, or similar.

  • Strong technical skills in Linux, Apache/NGINX, and database design.

  • Solid understanding of web service integration technologies (REST, XML, SOAP).

  • Proficiency in AJAX, JSON, and XML processing.

  • Expertise in front-end technologies: JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor development teams.

  • Experience in process modeling and familiarity with code/release management tools.

  • Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • English proficiency at C1 (Advanced) level or higher.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with message queue technology (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes environments.

  • Exposure to corporate applications and large-scale enterprise projects.


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