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🚨 We’re Hiring: Senior PHP Developer – Kolkata 🚨

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior PHP Developer to lead and execute complex web development projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PHP development, with a strong background in coding, architecture, and team collaboration. The role involves developing scalable PHP applications, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to knowledge sharing within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, test, and deploy scalable PHP applications with clean, well-documented, and efficient code

- Design application architecture and database structures for new projects or large features

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines

- Mentor junior or mid-level PHP developers and provide guidance and troubleshooting support

- Design and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas to enhance performance

- Debug and resolve issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks in live and development environments

- Stay updated with PHP versions, frameworks, and suggest new technologies or processes to enhance team productivity or project quality

Technical Skills:

- Expertise in PHP, with experience in frameworks like Laravel and CodeIgniter

- Strong understanding of MVC architecture and OOP principles

- Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Vue.js or React)

- Experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs, as well as JSON and XML

- Knowledge of database systems, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB

- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git

Experience:

- 4+ years of experience in PHP development

- Experience with project management tools like JIRA or Trello

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

- PHP certification or frameworks-specific training (e.g., Laravel certification) is a plus

• Expert knowledge in WordPress installation, configuration, Administration, security, and optimization.
• Experience with WordPress Theme, Widgets and Plugin customizing and developing new wordpress themes, Plugin modification/development and widgets development.
• Strong understanding and hands-on in HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery/Prototype and AJAX.
• Develop high performance, highly scalable, custom development and/or plugin development for WordPress sites
• Experience with parent themes, caching systems (WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache etc.), HyperDB, Yoast SEO.
• Strong PHP background to implement core WP functions, template tags & hooks in the theme.
• Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, ebay etc)
• Very strong understanding of database technologies and SQL Optimization.

As an IT Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, implementing best practices, and maintaining a high level of technical excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead a team of IT professionals, including developers, engineers, and support staff. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure team members' growth and success. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Technical Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a strategic technical roadmap aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to the organization's IT infrastructure. Make recommendations for technology adoption or enhancements.

Project Management: Oversee the execution of IT projects, including resource allocation, task assignments, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise.

Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data management. Stay informed about industry best practices and provide guidance on technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies. Conduct research and evaluation of new technologies to support business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other IT teams. Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Foster strong relationships with external vendors and partners.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues and provide guidance to team members in resolving them. Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and develop preventive measures to avoid similar issues in the future. Ensure the timely resolution of critical incidents.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department by identifying areas for optimization, streamlining processes, and implementing automation where applicable. Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience in a technical leadership role, managing and leading a team of IT professionals.

Strong technical background in one or more IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data management.

In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends.

Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

• Developing, recording, and maintaining cutting edge web-based PHP applications on portal plus premium service platforms
• Building innovative, state-of-the-art applications and collaborate with the User Experience team
• Ensuring HTML, CSS, and shared JavaScript is valid and consistent across applications
• Preparing and maintaining all applications utilising standard development tools
• Utilising backend data services and contributing to increasing existing data services API
• Leading the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post-launch support
• Conveying effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues
• Documenting the development process, architecture, and standard components
• Coordinating with co-developers and keeping project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serving as a liaison between development staff and project manager
• Keeping abreast of new trends and best practices in web development

• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React.
• Proficiency with server side languages such as Python, Java, PHP and .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.