Job Description
The Senior Laravel Developer plays a critical role in our development team, responsible for building and maintaining high-quality web applications using the Laravel framework. This position requires not just technical expertise in PHP and Laravel, but also a keen understanding of design patterns and architectural principles. As a senior developer, you will be expected to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with front-end teams to deliver seamless end-user experiences. You'll ensure that our applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable, while actively participating in code reviews and system architecture discussions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive attitude and a commitment to best practices, which contributes directly to improving our development workflow and delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for our clients.
- Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Laravel framework.
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following coding standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
- Design and implement APIs for web services and integrations.
- Manage and optimize database queries for performance improvement.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve issues quickly.
- Conduct unit tests and implement test automation strategies.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Implement security best practices to safeguard applications.
- Lead technical discussions and architectural design sessions.
- Document code and create technical specifications for applications.
- Mentor junior developers and support their growth within the team.
- Monitor application performance and suggest improvements.
- Work with project managers to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in web development with PHP and Laravel Lumen.
- Strong understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns.
- Proficient in MySQL and database design.
- Experience building secure RESTful APIs.
- Knowledge of Git or other version control systems.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience with testing frameworks such as PHPUnit.
- Solid understanding of web security best practices.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Prior experience in an Agile/Scrum environment is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Portfolio showcasing previous Laravel projects is desirable.