Deimos is a Cloud-native Developer and Security Operations technology services company. We help companies of all sizes adopt the Cloud for improved service delivery to their clients. We�re a fully remote African-based team of engineers who are passionate about implementing engineering best practices. We leverage the latest technologies while building globally competitive solutions for our clients. With Deimos being one of the two moons of Mars, we refer to ourselves as �Martians� who are on a mission to Mars, together.
Role Overview
- Deimos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (PHP Specialist) to join our team for a 6 month contract, focusing on a client's account in the e-commerce sector. In this key role, you will develop and implement high-quality software solutions aimed at addressing significant issues impacting business and individuals across the continent.
- You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the client's technology stack and public-facing products. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a challenging project that aims to advance Africa's e-commerce industry. You will make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
What you will be doing
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable PHP-based applications and systems.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
- Collaborate with technical product managers, software architects, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into user-facing solutions.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, development, testing, and deployment.
- Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior team members to foster continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to enhance technical expertise and drive innovation.
What You’ll Bring
- Expert knowledge of PHP 8+
- Strong experience with frameworks like Laminas and SlimAPI
- Deep understanding of dependency injection, middleware, service containers, and ORMs (Eloquent/Doctrine)
- Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Exposure to GraphQL (nice to have)
- Solid grasp of authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT)
- Experience with API versioning, throttling, and documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Database expertise in MySQL; Postgres experience is a plus
- Architectural understanding of Event-Driven Design, DDD, and Clean Architecture
- Confidence in writing unit tests (PHPUnit)
- Familiarity with messaging tools such as EventBridge and SQS
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Certifications in PHP programming or related technologies.
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