Senior PHP Developer

We are seeking an experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our team and take a leading role in the development of a disruptive financial tracking Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the architecting, developing, and maintaining a robust and secure financial tracking system that will empower businesses to manage their finances effectively.

Responsibilities

Software Development

• Lead the end-to-end development of the financial tracking SaaS software, from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers, to define software requirements and user stories.

PHP Development

• Utilize PHP programming language to develop backend components of the SaaS platform.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Optimize and maintain existing codebase to improve system performance and scalability.

Database Management

• Design and implement database structures to efficiently store and manage financial data.
• Use SQL or NoSQL databases as appropriate, ensuring data security and integrity.

Security and Compliance

• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive financial information.
• Stay updated with industry standards and compliance regulations related to financial data.

API Integration

• Integrate third-party APIs, such as payment gateways, financial data providers, and authentication services, to enhance the platform's functionality.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure software reliability.
• Identify and address bugs and performance bottlenecks.

Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including code comments, system architecture, and API documentation.

Performance Optimization

• Continuously monitor and optimize the software for performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Implement caching mechanisms and other optimizations as needed.

Collaboration

• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the development team.
• Collaborate with product managers to define and prioritize feature development.

DevOps

• Work with DevOps engineers to deploy and manage the application in a production environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues.

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). If you don't have any of these, proof us your worth via your portfolios.
• Proven experience as a PHP developer, with at least 5 years of experience in building and maintaining web applications.
• Strong knowledge of PHP frameworks, such as Laravel or Symfony.
• Proficiency in database design and SQL, with experience in working with MySQL or similar databases.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern JavaScript frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of security best practices in web development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Financial industry knowledge or experience is a plus.