Senior PHP Developer at Decagon

Employment Type: Full Time/ Permanent
Reports to: CTO

Mission

• To develop ideas, strategize concepts and extend the company’s skill base by using emerging technologies.

Position Description

• Writing advanced back-end code in PHP.
• Experience creating custom WordPress Plugins, Themes & Blocks.
• Troubleshooting application and code issues.
• You know SQL and how to write efficient queries.
• Able to translate UIs into markup languages. HTML & CSS.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

Qualifications & Skill Sets

• 12 - 15 years experience in PHP full-stack.
• Experience with WordPress.
• Excellent command of PHP7+ & Javascript.
• In-depth understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
• Previous experience creating scalable applications.
• Proficient with Git workflow and Github Actions.
• Excellent MVC web applications experience.
• Solid Enterprise Architecture experience.
• Experience in the practical application of a range of software development methodologies.
• Documenting functional and non-functional technical requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to multitask on several projects and manage workflow.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends, innovations, cultures and new technical
• developments/ changes within the industry.

Benefits of Working at Decagon

• Decagon offers an energized, upbeat environment that strongly fosters employee work-life balance.
• A work culture that rewards goal-oriented professionals who enjoy meeting challenges head-on.
• Great/flexible work culture - as long as you get the work done.
• Amazing personal growth experience - at one of the fastest-growing start-ups in Nigeria.
• Access to/ budget for continuous learning and improvement.
• Pension and health plan.
• Working with a motivated and talented team.
• More importantly, an opportunity to transform the Software Engineering ecosystem in Nigeria and beyond.