Web Developer, PHP, Laravel

Role Overview

• Design, develop, and maintain eCommerce web applications using PHP and modern development practices
• Build and maintain eCommerce applications using Laravel framework, leveraging Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, middleware, authentication, and other Laravel ecosystem tools for robust eCommerce functionality
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs to support eCommerce operations
• Develop responsive and interactive eCommerce user interfaces using React or Vue.js
• Design and implement database solutions using SQL Server for eCommerce operations
• Implement secure payment gateway integrations, PCI compliance measures, SSL/TLS configurations, and security best practices
• Write clean, maintainable code following industry best practices and participate in code reviews
• Utilize Git for version control and actively use Jira for task management
• Monitor and optimize eCommerce application performance
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for eCommerce applications
• Resolve application and technical issues as they arise
• Work closely with the Technical Lead and cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of professional web development experience
• With at least 5 years of strong expertise in PHP 5 through PHP 8 including modern PHP features (namespaces, traits, interfaces, type declarations)
• Proven experience with Laravel framework (versions 8-11) including Eloquent ORM, migrations, queues, events, and Laravel ecosystem
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with React, Angular or Vue.js for frontend development.
• Strong proficiency in SQL Server including complex queries, stored procedures, database design, and performance optimization
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design principles
• Hands-on experience with eCommerce platforms and payment gateway integrations
• Experience with RESTful API design, development, and integration
• Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
• Proficiency with Docker and containerization concepts
• Experience with Jira for project management and issue tracking
• Experience with Confluence for documentation and knowledge management
• Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, session management)
• Experience with Agile methodologies and sprint-based development
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Proactive mindset
• Highly organized with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with high-volume eCommerce projects and traffic optimization
• Experience with Node.js
• Familiarity with message queuing systems (Redis, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
• Experience with major eCommerce platforms (Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (JDE is a plus) and WMS integrations
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Jest, Cypress)
• Familiarity with CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS)
• Experience with state management (Redux, Vuex)
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for eCommerce
• Relevant Industry Certifications
• ITIL v3 or higher

Tech Stack

• Angular
• AWS
• Azure
• Bootstrap
• Cloud
• Cypress
• Docker
• ERP
• JavaScript
• Jest
• Laravel
• Magento
• Node.js
• PHP
• RabbitMQ
• React
• Redis
• Redux
• SQL
• Vue.js