Senior PHP Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior PHP Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development, optimization, and modernization of enterprise web applications. In this role, you will work on scalable backend systems, support migration initiatives, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and high-performing solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using PHP 7.4 and modern development practices.
- Implement scalable and maintainable solutions following MVC architecture principles.
- Develop and optimize database queries and data structures using SQL Server to ensure performance and reliability.
- Build responsive and user-friendly frontend components using JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.
- Collaborate with Product, QA, and Engineering teams to define requirements and deliver end-to-end features.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues, debug applications, and improve system performance.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and technical improvements.
- Support migration, refactoring, and modernization initiatives where required.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of professional experience in software development with strong expertise in PHP 7.4.
- Solid experience working with MVC-based application architecture.
- Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server, including query optimization and performance tuning.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and maintainable code design.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in healthcare or highly regulated domains.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL.
- Experience working in remote or distributed teams.
- Ability to work independently with strong ownership and self-management skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive and performance-driven compensation package aligned with your expertise and contributions.
- 100% gross salary during probation period.
- 13th-month salary and additional performance or dedication bonuses.
- Comprehensive healthcare insurance and annual health check programs.
- Flexible working hours with check-in before 10:00 AM.
- Hybrid working model with 1 remote working day per week.
- Generous leave policy including annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, and an additional Christmas holiday.
- Opportunity to work on global-scale projects and collaborate with international engineering teams.
- A collaborative and engineering-driven environment that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Ongoing learning and development support through technical training, soft-skills programs, English classes, and internal knowledge-sharing communities.
- Company-sponsored activities including team building events, annual trips, sports clubs, and social gatherings.
- Employee support programs for important life milestones such as marriage, childbirth, and family bereavement.