Job Title: Senior PHP Developer Location : Remote (US Central Time Zone) Engagement: Full-Time Initial Term: 6 Months (with possibility of extension) Rate : $20 - $30/hour About BetterQA: At BetterQA, we pride ourselves on being more than just a testing team.
Our mission is to elevate software quality by bridging the gap between development and delivery.
With our headquarters in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a hub for IT innovation, we offer an engaging, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions directly impact the quality and success of our clients software products.
Job Description We are looking for a highly skilled Senior PHP Developer to join our team.
This role involves contributing to the development, maintenance, and scaling of robust, high-performance applications.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the LAMP stack and a strong background in frameworks like Laminas or Laravel, paired with excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain applications using PHP and related frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
Lead and mentor other developers in the team.
Develop scalable and secure database solutions using MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL.
Integrate web services using REST, XML, and SOAP technologies.
Build dynamic AJAX applications, including parsing and rendering JSON and XML.
Ensure clean, efficient, and maintainable front-end implementations using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Oversee the full software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Create and maintain software architecture and design documents.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices to ensure code quality and project efficiency.
Must-Have Qualifications 7+ years of experience in LAMP (Linux, Apache/NGINX, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP) stack development.
Professional hands-on experience with PHP frameworks like Laminas, Laravel, or similar.
Strong technical skills in Linux, Apache/NGINX, and database design.
Solid understanding of web service integration technologies (REST, XML, SOAP).
Proficiency in AJAX, JSON, and XML processing.
Expertise in front-end technologies: JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor development teams.
Experience in process modeling and familiarity with code/release management tools.
Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
BS or MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
English proficiency at C1 (Advanced) level or higher.
Nice-to-Have: Experience with message queue technology (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Familiarity with Kubernetes environments.
Exposure to corporate applications and large-scale enterprise projects.