Software Developer at Techie Planet

Job Description

• We are looking for a PHP Developer responsible for managing back-end services and the interchange of data between the server and front applications or users.
• Your primary focus will be the development of server-side logic as necessary and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
• You will also be responsible at times developing APIs for integrating front-end elements, external applications/services and mobile apps built by your co-workers or externally into applications.
• Some other times, you may be required to do some amount of front end work so being a full stack PHP developer is a great advantage on the job.

Responsibilities

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end and mobile app developers
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP codes and modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Integration of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with other team members in brainstorming sessions to define, design, test and ship new features
• Identify, correct bottlenecks and fix bugs on new and existing applications
• Help maintain code quality and organization.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Yii, etc. and good understanding of the MVC design pattern
• Good grasp of other languages such as Java or NodeJs is a distinct advantage.
• Professional knowledge of object oriented PHP programming
• Good understanding of programming conventions for secure, easily readable and maintainable code
• Good understanding of developing systems with microservice architecture
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind scalable applications for enterprise usage.
• At least basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Strong knowledge of PHP usage with web services – REST, SOAP, etc.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Good understanding of database modelling and relevant tools
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Proficiency with Test Driven Development (TDD) is an advantage
• Experience with AWS is an advantage

Salary
N1,800,000 - N2,400,000 per annum.