Junior Web Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP
• Write clean, secure, and efficient code following coding standards
• Work with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements
• Design and manage databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Develop and consume REST APIs and third-party integrations
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Maintain application security, performance, and scalability
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and QA teams
• Prepare technical documentation when required

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with PHP development
• Knowledge of frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Symfony
• Experience with MySQL/MariaDB database design and optimization
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON
• Experience with Git/version control systems
• Understanding of MVC architecture and OOP concepts
• Basic knowledge of Linux server environments
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms or Docker
• Knowledge of Redis, queues, or caching systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred)

Experience

• 1–5+ years of PHP development experience depending on role level

Job Type

• Full-time

Technologies Commonly Used

• PHP
• Laravel / CodeIgniter
• MySQL
• JavaScript / jQuery
• HTML5 / CSS3
• Git
• REST API