About the Role :

As a Senior PHP Developer at Cortex, you'll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable, high-performance web systems. You'll be responsible for both front-end and back-end development, focusing on delivering robust and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications using PHP and the Laravel framework.

- Implement and manage user interfaces with Livewire and other modern front-end technologies.

- Develop and integrate APIs (REST, JSON), with a focus on secure authentication using OAuth2 and JWT.

- Work with databases, particularly MySQL and Oracle, and perform complex query optimization for improved performance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

- Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.

Required Skills & Experience :

This role requires 5-8 years of experience in PHP development. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running with an immediate to 15-day notice period.

Technical Skills (Mandatory) :

- Strong command of PHP 7.x/8.x with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.

- Expertise in the Laravel framework.

- Proficiency with Livewire for dynamic front-end development.

- Solid understanding of ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) and database design.

Technical Skills (Required) :

- Experience developing robust APIs (REST, JSON) with secure authentication (OAuth2/JWT).

- In-depth knowledge of database technologies like MySQL and Oracle, including complex query writing and optimization.

- Proficiency in front-end basics (HTML/CSS, JavaScript) and an awareness of front-end frameworks like ReactJS, Next.js, Vue.js, and Node.js.

Tooling & DevOps :

- Expertise with Git and various branching strategies (e.g., GitFlow).

- Experience with CI/CD tools (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment).

- Hands-on experience with Docker is a plus.