Job Description
Virtual Force is a Technology Advisory, Innovation, Design and Engineering platform that builds next generation software products for enterprises and founders. We have solved complex technology rollout and growth problems for our clients in Health Tech, FinTech, Ed Tech, Artificial Intelligence, BlockChain and Digital Transformation Verticals.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain high-quality PHP web applications, modules, and plugins.
- Collaborate with the design and development teams to translate project requirements into functional, scalable, and maintainable code.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following industry-standard best practices.
- Perform code reviews to ensure code quality and mentor junior developers when necessary.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
- Stay updated with the latest PHP trends, technologies, and best practices to continually improve development processes.
- Optimize application performance and ensure scalability for future growth.
- Integrate third-party APIs and web services into web applications.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of databases, including writing efficient SQL queries.
- Assist in the deployment and maintenance of web applications on hosting environments.
- Participate in project planning and estimation discussions, providing technical insights and recommendations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 1 - 2 year's experience as a PHP developer with a strong portfolio of web applications.
- Proficiency in PHP and its associated frameworks and libraries (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter).
- Strong understanding of web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX.
- Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Familiarity with front-end development tools and frameworks Angular.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication skills.
- Problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
- Attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
- Experience with web security best practices is a plus.
- Understanding of agile development methodologies is a plus.