PHP Developer

What is a PHP Developer?

It is their job to oversee a product or product line(s) from conception and design through to release, referred to as the software product life cycle. This often involves collaborating with a wide range of business units: design and engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, marketing, sales, and more.

PHP Developer job description

The primary responsibility of PHP Developers is to work with clients to determine project requirements, and then build a solution. They are therefore involved in all aspects of the project development lifecycle, from inception to execution.It is also their job to: Updating and optimising existing websites and applications Testing code for bugs Developing best practice testing procedures Deploying code

What skills and qualifications should a PHP Developer have?

While a tertiary education in computer science, software development or mathematics is recommended, it is not required. Instead, a candidate should be able to demonstrate: Strong knowledge of PHP frameworks Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Familiarity with the limitations of PHP and solutions Experience with databases, SQL/NoSQL Experience with code versioning tools like Git Soft skills should include: Problem solving Critical thinking Creativity Teamwork Communication Project management

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