Junior Backend Developer

We’re looking for a sharp, motivated PHP Developer with good expertise with Yii 2.0 platform; PHP MVC framework. Your primary focus will be the development and maintenance of all server side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

We are looking to recruit a candidate for a role that will require:

- Development in PHP, JavaScript, MySQL and HTML

- Collaborate with team members as well as able to work independently to develop complex web-based applications

- Maintain existing codebases, to include troubleshooting, testing and maintaining the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality

- Gain an in-depth understanding of our business goals and related system interactions

- Identify solutions through research and collaboration that resolves the root of problems as they arise

- Work closely with others to define and clarify project plans, deliverables, expectations, scheduling and of course, functionality of applications

Skills & Requirements

- Knowledge of the LAMP architecture and related concepts

- 2 to 3+ years working experience with PHP

- PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, LAMP development/coding, MVC Framework (Yii2), JavaScript Frameworks (JQuery), version control system (GIT)

- Knowledge in Python will be a plus.

- MySQL knowledge (write and optimize queries)

- Understanding of Linux systems

- Object Oriented PHP

- Test Driven Development

- Must possess strong database architecture and implementation skills with experience in efficient MySQL usage

- Programming logic, good code-writing style and commenting are a must

- Comprehensive understanding of HTML

- Dependable and professional

- Self-motivated, quick learner

- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

- Ability to work independently, but also must work well with others