This is a remote position.
Junior PHP Developer - Remote Job, 1+ Year Experience
Annual Income: $58K - $68K
A valid work permit is necessary in the US/Canada
About us: Patterned Learning is a platform that aims to help developers code faster and more efficiently. It offers features such as collaborative coding, real-time multiplayer editing, and the ability to build, test, and deploy directly from the browser. The platform also provides tightly integrated code generation, editing, and output capabilities.
Description:
You will collaborate with senior developers to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using PHP and related technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and enhance your skills in PHP development within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and objectives
- Assist in the design and development of web applications using PHP and related technologies
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
- Implement and integrate APIs and web services for seamless communication with external systems
- Conduct testing and debugging to ensure the functionality and reliability of applications
- Optimize application performance and scalability through code optimization and database query tuning
- Collaborate with designers to ensure a visually appealing and user-friendly interface
- Stay up-to-date with the latest PHP development trends and technologies
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality
- Document technical specifications and project details
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Solid understanding of PHP development principles and best practices
- Proficiency in PHP programming language
- Familiarity with web development frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter
- Experience with front-end development languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Knowledge of database systems and experience with SQL
- Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with PHP-based CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal)
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks/libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases
- Exposure to Agile development methodologies
- Basic understanding of software testing principles and methodologies