The Senior PHP Developer is responsible for managing internet-based services and the interchange of data between the server and website visitors. The Senior PHP Developer will be responsible for server-side logic, definition and maintenance of centralized databases, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. The Senior PHP Developer will also be responsible for developing front-end elements designed by Fahlgren Mortine's digital designers. Therefore, a strong understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
Key Responsibilities: Participate actively in website development projects and assist in their ongoing maintenance. Work closely with team members to assess project requirements and contribute to accurately estimate work and meet deadlines. Work in accordance with the coding and documentation standards. Work with the Lead Developer and/or Dev Manager to determine the optimal technical approach for a project. Work with Interface Developers to integrate the front and back end of a given project. Collaborate with design resources as needed to facilitate overall project success. Foster teamwork within a diverse environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and open communication. Success Metrics/Attributes: Ongoing learning for improved experience in quality control, software testing, or a related role. Growth and familiarity with testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality digital products. Problem-solving and analytical skills. Communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Additional parameters: May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate project deadlines. Will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects across various platforms and industries. Qualifications: Strong knowledge of Laravel, PHP web frameworks. Strong knowledge vue.js. Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP. Understanding of MVC design patterns. Strong understanding and experience of front-end technologies. Knowledge of object oriented PHP programming. Understanding accessibility and security compliance. Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions. Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application. User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments. Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system. Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds. Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes. Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, primarily Git. Familiarity with asset build tools. Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as vue.js and bootstrap.