Laravel Developer

Big Picture (The Opportunity) : 

Do you take pride in your web development ability? Would you like to use your skills in an energetic atmosphere? Are you dedicated to the craft, write code that they are proud of and can hit the ground running , you’re in the right place.

What do we want from you ? (Our Expectations) : 

• To manage our back-end services and ensure a seamless interchange of data.
• You will be responsible for developing and coding all server-side logic and also to maintain the central database and respond to requests from front-end developers. 

What are you required to do ? (Your Responsibilities) 

• Writing back-end code and building efficient modules.
• Produce detailed specifications
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
• Integrating data storage solutions.
• Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary
• Work closely with the IT team in completing projects
• Troubleshoot and fix any issues relating to PHP programs
• Create scripts to facilitate client systems to meet performance and objectives
• Test and develop software for client applications
• Create documentation for software created
• Utilize source debuggers and write or modify client software
• Produce results effectively and within the deadlines set 

We are seeking a skilled PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel and WordPress to join our team. As a PHP Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications using PHP frameworks, primarily Laravel, and working with WordPress for content management system (CMS) projects. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of designers, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a PHP Developer, preferably with Laravel and WordPress.

Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks, specifically Laravel, and experience with WordPress development.

Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.

Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).

Experience working with version control systems, such as Git.

Understanding of MVC design patterns and OOP concepts.

Ability to write efficient SQL queries and optimize database performance.

Knowledge of RESTful web services and API development.

Familiarity with front-end frameworks/libraries (Vue.js, React) is a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

That can include the following tasks:

• Develop and revamp creative, eye-catching websites as per the client's needs.
• Work with project managers to discuss the desired website functionality and provide solutions.
• Integrate custom templates/themes into WordPress.

• Knowledge of WordPress Architecture, WooCommerce, Page Builder’s (like Elementor, Divi, Visual Composer etc), and other best practice solutions
• Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery.
• Knowledge of child theme creation and customization as per designed based on the requirements
• Knowledge of WordPress plugin and back-end development

Job Description:

At Helios Tech Labs we are looking for a Full Stack Developer with <2 - 5 yr Exp> to build and maintain functional websites and applications with highly skilled computer programmer who is comfortable with both front and back end programming.

To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience building web-apps from scratch and in-depth knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages:

• JavaScript
• Java
• HTML
• CSS
• React
• Angular
• Objective C
• Scala
• Python
• C#
• C++
• PHP
• Perl
• Node JS
• Ruby (RoR)
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Identify user and system requirements for new websites and applications
• Designing user interactions on web pages.
• Developing back-end website applications.
• Creating servers and databases for functionality.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
• Prioritize software development projects, set timelines, and assign tasks to team members.
• Write or review code for various applications.
• Run functionality testings and debug code.
• Oversee junior web developers and evaluate their performance.
• Liaise with designers to decide on UI/UX elements (like graphics and navigation buttons).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage e-commerce websites, web applications & websites.

Analyze, design, code, debug, test, document & deploy applications.

Participate in project & deployment planning.

Must be a self-starter & be able to work with minimum supervision

Exp. In modules/extensions development/customization.

Exp. In Theme integration/customization.

Exp. In API creation/integration.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

Extensive experience in PHP and MySQL.

Exposure to Magento 2, CMS, and JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery.

Demonstrable knowledge of XML, XHTML, HTML, CSS, Modules i.e. API integration, Payment Gateways, XML with a focus on standards.

Demonstrable source control experience

Qualifications for Ruby

Time Zone EST Overlap of 3-4 hours/day

• Proficient in Ruby, and one of the Javascript UI frameworks like React, Ember, Angular, etc.
• Experience working with MySQL, BigQuery, and Snowflake.
• Experience in UI frameworks like React, Ember, Angular, etc.
• Experience building and deploying applications in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem. 
• 5+ years of software engineering experience developing scalable production software incorporating testing, evaluation, and monitoring.
• Full-stack development experience
• Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals and code organization best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Built systems that make use of complex job queues and offline processing
• Experience with Docker/ECS/AWS
• Experience with testing and writing test cases
• Experience with Jest, Enzyme, and RSpec