Senior PHP Developer

Job Title: Senior PHP Developer / Onsite Coordinator
Work Location: Amherst NY
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior PHP Developer / Onsite Coordinator to lead and manage on-site project activities while ensuring seamless collaboration with offshore teams. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate and manage on-site project activities between development teams, clients, and stakeholders.
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Actively participate in requirement gathering sessions and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
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Collaborate closely with offshore development teams to align project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
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Ensure smooth integration and communication between on-site and offshore teams.
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Take ownership of end-to-end PHP project lifecycle, including:
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Architecture design
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Development
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Testing
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Deployment
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Monitor project progress and proactively address risks and issues.
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Lead and mentor team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.
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Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and updates.

Required Technical Skills
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Strong proficiency in:
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PHP
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Power BI
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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
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Hands-on experience with front-end technologies:
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HTML
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CSS
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JavaScript
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Strong knowledge of relational databases:
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MySQL
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PostgreSQL
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Expertise in SQL optimization techniques.
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Experience in:
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Developing RESTful APIs
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Integrating third-party services
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Familiarity with:
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Git and version control systems
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Deployment and release processes

Good to Have
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Experience with PHP frameworks such as:
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Laravel
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CodeIgniter
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Symfony (optional advantage)

Soft Skills
Leadership
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination with clients and teams.
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Proven experience in:
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Leading PHP development teams
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Managing on-site project delivery
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

Experience
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10+ years of experience in PHP development (preferred).
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Prior experience in onsite-offshore coordination model is a strong advantage.