Posted 3 months ago

IT Jobs. PesaKit Jobs

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, deploy, and optimize backend applications using Laravel and PHP.
Collaborate with other developers to design and implement APIs.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks.
Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment processes.
Manage and maintain database schemas, queries, and migrations.
Integrate third-party services, libraries, and tools as needed.
Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality and adherence to standards.
Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in software development and Laravel.

Qualifications and Skills

3 – 5 years of professional experience in backend development with PHP and Laravel or Node.js.
A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, IT, or comparable experience is an added advantage
Thorough mastery of the fundamental web languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Blade.
Solid experience working with PHP, the most recent Laravel version, and SOLID Principles, as well as other web frameworks
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and API integration.
Understanding of unit testing and testing frameworks.
Solid working understanding of database architecture and query optimization using MySQL
Working knowledge of server technologies (Apache, Nginx, PHP-FPM) and cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Knowledge of version control tools, particularly Git.
Experience with queues, jobs, and task scheduling in Laravel.
Knowledge of Docker and other containerization tools is a plus.
Passion for the best design and coding practices, and a desire to develop new bold ideas
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

How to Apply