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Experienced PHP Engineer (PHP & Go)

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Hiring Remotely in Nairobi
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Nairobi
Senior level
Design, build, test, and maintain scalable backend web applications and microservices using PHP and Go. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features, optimize performance and security, and troubleshoot complex issues across PHP and Go environments.
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Senior Backend Developer (PHP & Go)Role Overview

We are looking for a self-motivated Senior Backend Developer with 5 - 8 years of experience who possesses strong technical skills and a passion for creating high-quality web applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PHP, Go (Golang), JavaScript, and MySQL, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop & Maintain: Build, test, and maintain robust, scalable web applications and microservices using PHP, Go, JavaScript, and MySQL.

  • Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features that bridge our PHP and Go ecosystems.

  • Performance & Security: Optimize application performance, security, and scalability, specifically leveraging Go for high-concurrency tasks.

  • Troubleshoot: Proactively troubleshoot and debug complex issues across different language environments to ensure smooth functionality.

Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Core Experience: 5–8 years of hands-on experience in PHP development.+1

  • Go Expertise: Proven professional experience writing and maintaining production-level code in Go (Golang).
  • Technical Stack: Proficiency in JavaScript and MySQL.

  • Software Design: A strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and experience with concurrency patterns in Go.

  • Frameworks: Experience with PHP MVC frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony is a plus.

  • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and communication skills , with the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

  • Delivery: A proven track record of delivering high-quality, performant work on time.

Top Skills

Go
JavaScript
Laravel
MySQL
PHP
Symfony

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