Develop, customize, and maintain PHP-based web applications, including WordPress sites and Laravel applications. Manage database design, API integrations, and ensure code quality through testing and debugging.
This is a remote position.
We are looking for an experienced PHP Developer with strong knowledge of Core PHP, WordPress, Laravel, MySQL, MVC architecture, REST APIs, and third-party integrations .
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience developing and maintaining WordPress websites, custom plugins/themes, WooCommerce solutions, Laravel applications, web applications, and API integrations . Familiarity with modern AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, customize, maintain, and support PHP-based web applications.
Develop and maintain WordPress websites, custom themes, plugins, and WooCommerce functionality .
Develop and maintain applications using Laravel, Core PHP, MySQL, and MVC architecture .
Write clean, reusable, secure, and maintainable Object-Oriented PHP (OOP) code.
Work with WordPress hooks, filters, REST APIs, AJAX, and custom functionality.
Develop and integrate REST APIs and third-party APIs.
Integrate third-party services such as Shopify, BigCommerce, Google APIs, HubSpot, Stripe, PayPal , and similar platforms.
Work with MySQL databases, including database design, queries, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Develop custom eCommerce websites, CMS platforms, web portals, and business applications .
Use Git/GitHub for source code management and version control.
Manage PHP dependencies using Composer.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Identify and resolve application, database, API, and integration-related issues.
Optimize applications for performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
Work with Linux/Apache hosting environments and assist with deployment when required.
Follow coding standards and software development best practices.
Requirements
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of PHP / Core PHP.
Strong hands-on experience with WordPress development.
Experience developing custom WordPress plugins and themes.
Good experience with WooCommerce.
Strong knowledge of Laravel and MVC architecture.
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
Strong knowledge of MySQL and database concepts.
Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, and XML.
Experience with REST API development and third-party API integration.
Experience with Git/GitHub and Composer.
Good understanding of web security, debugging, and performance optimization.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Third-Party API & Integration Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
Shopify API
HubSpot API
Stripe
PayPal
REST APIs
Webhooks
OAuth / API Authentication
Advanced / Additional Skills
The following skills are not mandatory, but will be considered an advantage:
Working knowledge of Claude Code or similar AI-assisted coding tools.
Experience using AI coding assistants for code development, debugging, refactoring, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting.
Ability to effectively use AI-assisted development tools while maintaining coding standards, security, code quality, and best practices.
Experience with Drupal development and customization.
Experience with Drupal modules, themes, and APIs.
Experience with Linux and Apache.
Experience with website/application deployment and hosting environments.
Knowledge of Redis, caching, queues, and background jobs.
Experience with Docker or cloud hosting environments.
Understanding of software design patterns and scalable application architecture.
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