Job Description

About the Role

We're seeking a

Software Developer

with deep expertise in

PHP/Laravel

to architect, build, and optimize scalable web applications. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into high-performance software, while maintaining and modernizing legacy systems.

Key Responsibilities

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Full-Stack Development:

Design, develop, and deploy robust web applications using

PHP 8+ and above, Laravel, TALL Stack, and MySQL

.

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System Optimization:

Profile and optimize

MySQL queries

, implement caching (

Redis

), and enhance search functionality (

ElasticSearch

).

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API & Integrations:

Build and maintain

JSON-based REST APIs

and real-time features (

Pusher, Reverb

).

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DevOps Collaboration:

Containerize applications (

Docker

) and streamline CI/CD pipelines.

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Code Quality:

Enforce

OOP/SOLID principles

, conduct code reviews, and advocate for best practices.

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Security:

Implement authentication, data protection, and compliance measures.

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Legacy Modernization:

Refactor and improve existing systems for scalability.

Qualifications

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Education:

Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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Experience:

4-6 years in

PHP/Laravel

development with full-stack proficiency.

Technical Requirements

Must-Have

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Backend:

PHP 8+, Laravel 8+ and above, MySQL (query optimization), Redis, ElasticSearch. Unit Testing (PHPUnit/Pest)

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Frontend:

TALL Stack, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS/SCSS, Bootstrap.

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APIs/Integrations:

RESTful APIs, Pusher, Reverb.

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Tools:

Docker, Git (GitHub/GitLab), CI/CD pipelines.

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Principles:

OOP, SOLID, DRY, design patterns.

Nice-to-Have

? Experience with

modular Architecture, AWS/GCP, TypeScript

.

? Familiarity with

Agile/Scrum

methodologies.

Soft Skills

? Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

? Ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate with non-technical teams.

? Proactive in identifying technical debt and proposing solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month