Senior Core PHP Developer (Immediate joiners)

We are searching for a Laravel developer to build web applications for our company. In this role, you will design and create projects using the Laravel framework and PHP, and assist the team in delivering high-quality web applications, services, and tools for our business. 

• Designing and building web applications using Laravel.
• Troubleshooting issues in the implementation and debugging of builds.
• Working with front-end and back-end developers on projects.
• Testing functionality for users and the backend.
• Ensuring that integrations run smoothly.
• Scaling projects based on client feedback.
• Recording and reporting on work done in Laravel.
• Maintaining web-based applications.

What do we require for this role?

• Able to understand project requirements and handle projects independently.
• Strong learning capability.
• Contribute to all phases of the development.
• Knowledge of PHP/CodeIgniter will be preferred.
• Basic Knowledge of JavaScript and Web Services.
• Sound knowledge of PHP, MySQL, jQuery, etc.

• This role will be responsible for building, reviewing, deploying and maintaining the software solutions.
• Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Development experience in the CHATWOOT (https://www.chatwoot.com/) and other omnichannel tools.
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using react concepts.

·        Proven work experience as a Ruby on Rails developer

• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.
• Experience with user interface design.
• Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software.

·        Demonstrable knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS and jQuery

·        Experience developing highly interactive applications

·        A firm grasp of object oriented analysis and design

·        Passion for writing great, simple, clean, efficient code

·        Good knowledge of relational databases

·        Working knowledge of NoSQL databases

CTC Budget: 35-55LPA

Location: Hyderabad (Remote after 3 months WFO)

Company Overview:

An 8-year-old IT Services and consulting company based in Hyderabad providing services in maximizing product value while delivering rapid incremental innovation, possessing extensive SaaS company M&A experience including 20+ closed transactions on both the buy and sell sides. They have over 100 employees and looking to grow the team.

• 6 plus years of experience as a Python developer.
• Experience in web development using Python and Django Framework.
• Experience in Data Analysis and Data Science using Pandas, Numpy and Scifi-Kit - (GTH)
• Experience in developing User Interface using HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
• Experience in server-side templating languages including Jinja 2 and Mako
• Knowledge into Kafka and RabitMQ (GTH)
• Experience into Docker, Git and AWS
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources into a single system.
• Ability to collaborate on projects and work independently when required.
• DB (MySQL, Postgress, SQL)

Selection Process: 2-3 Interview rounds (Tech, VP, Client)

Laravel developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using the Laravel framework. They must have a strong understanding of PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Additionally, they should have experience working with other PHP frameworks and have a good understanding of software design principles.

The responsibilities of a Laravel developer may include:

• Developing, testing, and maintaining web applications using Laravel.
• Working closely with other developers and stakeholders to ensure the application meets requirements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with the application.
• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Developing and maintaining APIs to integrate with other systems.
• Ensuring the application is secure and scalable.
• Participating in code reviews and collaborating with the team to improve code quality.
• Staying up-to-date with new technologies and best practices in web development.

Job Description

• Designing and implementing new features and functionality
• Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture
• Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS
• Helping formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working website.
• Collaborate with the frontend team, and enable connectors with WordPress REST API and other tech platforms

Requirements

Relevant experience

• 2-4 years’ experience in authoring and developing for CMS’s including but not limited to WordPress

Required qualification

• University degree or equivalent diploma in technology and computer science.

Essential skills

• Good Overall knowledge of PHP
• Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
• Knowing the nuances of WordPress Themes – Installation and Configuration
• Knowing the nuances of WordPress Plugins with good coverage of which plugin is best suited for a particular requirement, and confidence to research plugins as well
• Knowledge of WP Caching, WP Query Object and WP Database Structure
• Knowledge of Knowledge of WordPress Scalability
• Knowing the nuances of WordPress editor with good coverage of which editor is best suited for a particular requirement, and confidence to research plugins as well
• Hands On Experience with Gutenberg Editor and Blocks
• Awareness of the WP Library, and Architectural Concepts is a must
• Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications
• Experience designing and developing responsive design websites
• Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
• Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers
• Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working Wordpress pages
• Willingness to quickly learn new frameworks, changing theme market with ready updates on not just WordPress, but also PHP.

Nice to Have

• It would be good to have exposure to multiple CMSs like Shopify, Magento
• It would be good to have the ability to develop WordPress Plugins and Themes From scratch
• Experience on at least one PHP Framework (CodeIgniter, Laravel, YII)
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial)
• Strong understanding of PHP back-end development
• Knowledge of WordPress REST API
• Knowledge of WooCommerce

Benefits

• Unlimited learning and growth opportunities 
• A collaborative and cheerful work environment 
• Exceptional reward and recognition policy  
• Outstanding compensation  
• Flexible work hours  
• Opportunity to make an impact as your work will directly contribute to our business strategy
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At Nickelfox, you have a chance to craft a career path as unique as you are and become the best version of YOU. You will be part of a team with a ‘no limits’ mindset in an inclusive, people-focused culture. And we’re counting on your unique perspective to help Nickelfox grow even faster.  

Are you passionate about tech? Dedicated to learning? Come, join us to build an extraordinary experience for yourself and a dignified working world for all. 

What makes Nickelfox a great place for you?

In Nickelfox, you’ll join a team whose passion for technology and understanding of business has driven the company to serve clients across 25+ countries in just five years. We partner with our customers to fuel their growth story and enable them to make the right decisions with our customized technology services and insights. All in all, we are passionate to see our customers win the day. This is the reason 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.  

Our mission is to provide dignified employment and an environment that recognizes the uniqueness of every individual and values their expertise, and contribution. We have a culture that encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Our people enjoy a collaborative work environment with exceptional training and career development. If you like working with a curious, youthful, high-performing team, Nickelfox is the place for you.

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Integration of data storage solutions

• Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks
• Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Knowledge of object-oriented PHP programming
• Evolved Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
• Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

• A graduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering
• 3+ years of work experience developing commercially successful web products
• Experience with analytics and process automation
• Attention to detail and a disciplined mind
• Extraordinary analytical and logical prowess
• Common Sense and Curiosity