familiarity with limitations of php as a platform and its work arounds
· proficient in php, html5, javascript, jquery expert
· experience with php mvc frameworks (symphony, kohana, laravel, codeigniter, zend, etc.)
extensive experience with search engine optimization (seo).
· hands on angular, couch db and/or mongodb
· excellent relational database skills with mysql
php developer duties and responsibilities
• develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based php applications on portal plus premium service platforms
• build innovative, state-of-the-art applications and collaborate with the user experience (ux) team
• ensure html, css, and shared javascript is valid and consistent across applications
• prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools
• utilize backend data services and contribute to increase existing data services api
• lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post launch support
• refactor, optimize and improve the existing codebase for maintenance and scale
• use test driven development and acceptance tests to ensure feature quality
• interface with customer and internal teams to gather requirements and develop software solutions
• convey effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues
• document the development process, architecture, and standard components
• coordinate with co-developers and keeps project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager
• keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development