What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior PHP Developer - Hybrid in Schaumburg, IL (local Chicago applicants ONLY) position at e.biT Consulting?
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Developer with strong PHP experience to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software design principles, backend development, and be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications using modern OOP techniques and PHP-based frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design and develop backend systems and APIs using OOP principles and PHP.
· Maintain and enhance existing PHP applications with clean, well-documented, and reusable code.
· Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements.
· Participate in code reviews, testing, and performance tuning.
· Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade legacy systems using PHP 7/8 and modern frameworks.
· Contribute to architecture decisions and system design based on scalability, maintainability, and security.
· Stay up to date with the latest development trends, tools, and practices.
Required Qualifications:
· 5 years of experience in software development with a focus on Object-Oriented Programming.
· Proficient in PHP.
· Solid understanding of OOP concepts like inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and SOLID principles.
· Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
· Proficient with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
· Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development methodologies.
· Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with proper documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with front-end technologies like JavaScript, React, or Vue.js.
· Knowledge of MVC frameworks and architectural design patterns.
· Exposure to containerized environments (e.g., Docker) or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
· Understanding of test-driven development and unit testing frameworks.