PHP Web Developer Job at ExecutivePlacements.com in Orlando

PHP Web Developer

Location: Orlando, FL / Miami, FL

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire / Hybrid

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality web applications and APIs using PHP and the LAMP stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, front-end developers, and project managers, to deliver seamless and user-friendly solutions.
• Design and implement database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure the integrity and security of application data.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and industry standards.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployments to ensure a high-quality product.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in web development to improve processes and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in PHP and extensive experience with backend development.
• Solid understanding of the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and its configuration and optimization.
• Experience working with relational databases, including database design and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their interaction with backend systems.
• Proficient understanding of version control systems, such as Git.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Experience with frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Knowledge of cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices in web application development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).