Read-A-Thon is hiring a Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer

About the Role

The role involves developing and maintaining server-side logic, databases, and front-end components to ensure high-performance and responsive web applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features for web platforms
• Maintain and optimize existing PHP codebases
• Collaborate with front-end developers on UI integration
• Write clean, scalable, and testable code
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues
• Participate in code reviews and technical planning
• Ensure application security and data protection standards
• Work with relational databases and write efficient queries
• Integrate third-party APIs and services
• Support deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes
• Monitor system performance and suggest improvements
• Document technical specifications and workflows
• Follow software development best practices
• Contribute to architectural decisions
• Assist in refining development workflows
• Engage in agile project management cycles
• Coordinate with product managers on feature requirements
• Evaluate new technologies for potential adoption
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
• Implement responsive design principles
• Maintain version control using Git
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability
• Support QA during testing phases
• Respond to critical system alerts
• Mentor junior developers when needed

Nice to Have

• Experience with Laravel or Symfony frameworks
• Front-end framework experience such as Vue.js or React
• Knowledge of GraphQL
• Background in e-commerce or content-driven platforms
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Understanding of SEO principles
• Experience with PHPUnit or similar testing tools
• Exposure to serverless computing models
• Contributions to open-source projects

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Work Arrangement

Hybrid remote with optional office access

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on scalable web applications

Technology Stack

• Primary backend: PHP with Laravel
• Frontend: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Vue.js
• Database: MySQL with Redis caching
• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, GitLab CI

Work Environment

• Flexible hours with core collaboration times
• Remote-first culture with team meetups
• Emphasis on work-life balance
• Regular team retrospectives and planning

Available for qualified candidates