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Experienced PHP Engineer (PHP & Go)

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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos
Senior level
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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos
Senior level
Senior Backend Developer builds, tests, and maintains scalable web applications and microservices using PHP, Go, JavaScript, and MySQL. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, optimizes performance, security, and scalability (leveraging Go for high-concurrency tasks), troubleshoots across language environments, and delivers high-quality work on schedule.
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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.

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