What does a PHP developer do?

A PHP developer or PHP programmer manages back-end services through the act of developing and coding for PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) programs. The job profile of a PHP expert includes writing PHP scripts to customize software and server-side web applications as per a user’s needs. PHP web developers also pioneer the task of developing back-end components in order to support front-end developers to integrate their work.

You might hire a PHP developer to: 

  • Create, modify, and customize applications and software, keeping in mind PHP backend practices
  • Maintain the database and coordinate with the frontend development team
  • Create documentation for the PHP backend programs
  • Implement seamless transfer of data between the server and the clients as a PHP software developer
  • Liaison and coordinate with clients to understand their web requirements and assist a senior PHP developer to execute the same

Introduction:

At [Company X], we are driving innovation and technology by building efficient and performance-oriented software and applications. We are on the lookout for a PHP developer to create PHP scripts to manage all the backend data services. An ideal PHP programmer will work hand-in-hand with the frontend team to deliver flawless integration of data in the server. The PHP developer candidate will have to have a deep knowledge of PHP web frameworks. We are looking for a problem-solver who lives and breathes all things PHP and is adept at popular PHP frameworks.

Objectives of this role

  • Create, build, and modify the software as a PHP expert with the right PHP scripts
  • Connect backend components to the web services by building web applications in PHP that are responsive and scalable
  • Support the full-stack creative team through the complete lifecycle of the project
  • Collaborate with web designers and front-end developers
  • Perform PHP backend services accurately as per the high benchmark set by the web development team

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and fix any glitches or errors in web programming using PHP
  • Turn feedback into custom-made backend solutions for the customer through optimum PHP backend services
  • Assist front-end developers through PHP backend support
  • Create and integrate plugins for common PHP frameworks
  • Solve performance, architectural or integration problems within the scope of the PHP developer job role

Required skills and qualifications

  • Expert knowledge in popular PHP frameworks such as Laravel backend, Yii, CakePHP etc.
  • Experience dealing with JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, XML, XHTML, and other frontend technologies
  • Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming for PHP development
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • Experience as a full-stack PHP developer
  • Insight into SQL/NoSQL databases
  • Passion for design and coding to excel in the PHP programmer role
  • Project management and problem-solving skills