PHP Developer - Laravel

Our client, a consulting company, is looking for a PHP developer who specializes in Laravel. You will be working on a brand new geolocation application. This role is a longterm contract opportunity and can be worked remotely. Responsibilities:

• Develop, record, and maintain cutting edge web-based PHP applications on portal plus premium service platforms.
• Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools.
• Utilize backend data services and contribute to increase existing data services API.
• Lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post launch support.
• Convey effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues.
• Document the development process, architecture, and standard components.
• Coordinate with co-developers and keeps project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager.
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development.
• Design and develop server-side logic using Laravel.
• Define and maintain databases
• Create reusable, effective, and scalable PHP code
• Design the different layers of the web application
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Develop components of the database such as storage, queries, and triggers

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 5 additional years of development experience will suffice, with a high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Laravel web framework within PHP programming language
• Proficient in SQL schema design, SOLID principles, and REST API design
• Proficient understanding with software testing using one or more related frameworks (e.g. PHPUnit, PHPSpec, Behat, etc)