Senior Software Engineer (PHP Specialist) at Deimos

Role Overview

• Deimos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (PHP Specialist) to join our team for a 6 month contract, focusing on a client's account in the e-commerce sector. In this key role, you will develop and implement high-quality software solutions aimed at addressing significant issues impacting business and individuals across the continent.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the client's technology stack and public-facing products. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a challenging project that aims to advance Africa's e-commerce industry. You will make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

What you will be doing

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable PHP-based applications and systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with technical product managers, software architects, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into user-facing solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, development, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior team members to foster continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to enhance technical expertise and drive innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Expert knowledge of PHP 8+
• Strong experience with frameworks like Laminas and SlimAPI
• Deep understanding of dependency injection, middleware, service containers, and ORMs (Eloquent/Doctrine)
• Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Exposure to GraphQL (nice to have)
• Solid grasp of authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT)
• Experience with API versioning, throttling, and documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI)
• Database expertise in MySQL; Postgres experience is a plus
• Architectural understanding of Event-Driven Design, DDD, and Clean Architecture
• Confidence in writing unit tests (PHPUnit)
• Familiarity with messaging tools such as EventBridge and SQS

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Certifications in PHP programming or related technologies.