Senior Software Engineer - PHP/Python (8-14 yrs)

What You'll Do :

- Software Development : Design, develop, and implement robust web and backend applications primarily using PHP and Python.

- Framework Expertise : Demonstrate excellent knowledge and hands-on experience with at least one modern PHP framework (e.g, Symfony, Laravel, CodeIgniter) and apply strong proficiency in Python development (with exposure to frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI being advantageous).

- Object-Oriented Design : Apply strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns consistently across both PHP and Python development efforts.

- Backend Development : Develop dynamic content retrieval mechanisms, API endpoints, and work extensively with MySQL databases for data storage, retrieval, and optimization.

- Web Server & Protocols : Configure and work with Apache web servers, understanding HTTP protocols and their application in web development.

- Testing & Debugging : Implement Unit testing techniques and effectively utilize debugging techniques for both PHP and Python applications to ensure code quality and resolve issues efficiently.

- Code Quality : Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and actively participate in code reviews.

- Problem Solving : Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges related to web application development and data processing.

- Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, QA, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver integrated solutions.

Technical Capabilities (Required Skills) :

- PHP : Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience working with at least one modern PHP framework (e.g, Symfony, Laravel, or CodeIgniter).

- Python : Strong proficiency in Python programming, with experience in developing backend applications or data processing solutions. Familiarity with any Python web framework (e.g, Django, Flask) is a plus.

- Object-Oriented Programming : Must possess a strong understanding and practical application of Object-Oriented technology in both PHP and Python.

- Database : Proficient in MySQL, including database design, querying, and optimization.

- Web Technologies : Strong understanding of HTTP protocols and experience working with Apache web server.

- Testing & Debugging : Experience with Unit testing techniques and debugging techniques for both PHP and Python applications.

- Communication : Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have) :

- Experience with other PHP CMS/Frameworks (e.g, Zend Framework, Drupal, WordPress development using OOP principles).

- Familiarity with Python data science libraries (e.g, Pandas, NumPy) or machine learning frameworks (e.g, scikit-learn).

- Exposure to RESTful API development in both PHP and Python.

- Experience with version control systems, especially Git.

- Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, React/Vue/Angular).

- Understanding of microservices architecture.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Experience with containerization (Docker) or orchestration (Kubernetes)