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Senior PHP Developer (EXPIRED)

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City

Type

Contract

Salary

350 Daily

PHP Architect / Lead Developer

Location: 100% Remote

Contract: 6-month contract (potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced PHP Architect/Lead Developer to join our agile, forward-thinking technology team. Our in-house platforms power everything from industry-leading e-learning solutions to highly integrated office logistics, all hosted on AWS.

In this role, you'll help shape the architecture of new features, enhance existing systems, and mentor a talented team of developers. You'll work with modern PHP frameworks-Symfony, Laravel, and in-house MVC solutions-while leveraging CI/CD practices and cloud-native designs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications, e-learning portals, and web services using PHP.
  • Apply solid software design patterns and industry best practices.
  • Architect and optimize database systems (MySQL) and craft raw SQL queries for performance.
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
  • Build and maintain client and management reporting tools.
  • Contribute to the evolution of developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS-based architectures.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced developers.
  • Support a global user base and ensure high-quality, well-documented code.

What We're Looking For Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong PHP development expertise with object-oriented design and SOLID principles.
  • Proven experience with Symfony, Laravel, and custom MVC frameworks.
  • Solid architecture and design skills for complex, scalable applications.
  • Expertise in relational database schema design and optimization (MySQL).
  • Proficiency with Git workflows, LAMP stack, and REST API integrations.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS (specificity, inheritance, positioning), JavaScript, AJAX, and DOM manipulation.
  • Experience with unit/functional testing and Docker containerization.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Desirable

  • Enterprise/ERP application development.
  • Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native deployments.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
  • Strong front-end skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Cutting-edge environment: Work with a seasoned PHP team using modern CI/CD practices.
  • Collaborative culture: Friendly, knowledge-sharing environment that values new ideas and continuous learning.
  • Flexible remote contract: Deliver impactful work from anywhere.

How to Apply

Ready to shape the future of our platforms? Send your CV and a short cover letter highlighting relevant experience to (url removed) with the subject line "PHP Architect/Lead Developer - Contract".

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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