PHP Developer

Goaco

16 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Junior

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

HTML

JavaScript

PHP

Automation of Tests

Software Bug Management

CSS

Relational Databases

Software Debugging

Laravel

MySQL

Symfony

PHP

Reliability of Systems

Technical Debt

GIT

Patch Management

Front End Software Development

Software Version Control

Legacy Systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled PHP Developer to maintain, troubleshoot, and gradually modernise our legacy PHP application. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, existing codebases, has a keen eye for identifying root causes, and is passionate about building long-term, stable solutions. You'll work closely with the product and delivery teams to ensure system reliability while supporting a broader migration to modern technologies., * Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs in a legacy PHP (5.x/7.x) system.

Perform root cause analysis and implement durable fixes for recurring issues.
Write, test, and deploy patches with minimal disruption to production systems.
Collaborate with product and delivery teams to prioritise bug fixes and maintain feature stability.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code when applying enhancements or patches.
Support the long-term modernisation strategy by identifying technical debt and recommending incremental improvements.

Requirements

Testing Practices, Symfony, Relational Databases, Legacy Systems, Php Frameworks, Javascript, Debugging, Html, Css, Migration Projects, Patch Management, Laravel, Git, * Strong hands-on experience with PHP (5.x/7.x), especially in debugging and optimisation.

Proficient in maintaining and updating legacy systems, including patch management and handling outdated dependencies.
Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL).
Comfortable working with minimal documentation and understanding legacy codebases.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on issue resolution.
Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Experience with modern PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for full-stack troubleshooting.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
Prior experience in system modernisation or migration projects.

About the company

Goaco is a Digital Transformation and Cyber Security Consultancy and we are seeking a highly motivated PHP Developerto join our growing team. As a cutting-edge provider of app development, cyber security, and cloud services, we are committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients that empower businesses to thrive in the digital era.