Senior PHP Developer

As a Senior PHP Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications. This position requires strong PHP expertise and a deep understanding of full-stack development principles, database structures, and best coding practices. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, mentor junior developers, and contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle. This role demands a proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to innovate for optimized application performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.
• Integrate data storage solutions, user-facing elements, and third-party libraries into applications.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements to ensure our applications are modern and competitive.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Extensive experience as a PHP Developer with in-depth knowledge.
• Proficient in MS SQL Server, Oracle SQL, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Familiarity with the entire web development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
• Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with automated deployments using Azure DevOps or similar
• Experience using agile methodologies
• 5+ years of PHP development experience in progressing roles
• Strong relationship building, influence skills and ability to productively interact with all levels of leadership
• Sense of urgency, and ability to problem solve on the fly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

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