Job Title: PHP Developer
Experience: 1–5 Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: 100% Remote
Location: United States (Remote)
We are seeking a skilled PHP Developer to develop, maintain, and optimize dynamic web applications. The ideal candidate should have strong PHP programming skills, database knowledge, and experience building secure, scalable, and high-performance web solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain web applications using PHP.
Write clean, reusable, and efficient code.
Build and integrate REST APIs and third-party services.
Work with MySQL databases, queries, and database optimization.
Develop and maintain backend functionality and server-side logic.
Troubleshoot bugs, improve performance, and resolve technical issues.
Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and project managers.
Follow coding standards and security best practices.
PHP programming and object-oriented programming (OOP).
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and basic front-end development.
MySQL or other relational databases.
PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
REST API development and integration.
Git and version control.
Debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
Understanding of web security and authentication.
1–2 Years: Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
2–3 Years: Experience developing web applications, APIs, and database-driven features.
3–5 Years: Strong framework knowledge, application architecture, security, and performance optimization.
Experience with WordPress or other PHP-based CMS platforms.
Familiarity with Composer and package management.
Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD, and cloud hosting.
Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
This is a fully remote position, with the following US locations as target hiring markets:
Austin, Texas
Dallas, Texas
New York, New York
Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Estimated annual salary: $65,000–$110,000 USD, depending on experience, technical expertise, and location.
How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit their updated resumes highlighting their PHP development experience, technical skills, and relevant projects.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.
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