Senior Full Stack PHP Developer (Remote)

As a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer in our e-commerce company, your primary responsibilities include developing scalable software solutions, producing new administrative and customer-facing applications, and maintaining existing production code. You will also collaborate with business analysts to translate requirements into technical tasks and communicate with stakeholders. Your role encompasses the full software development life cycle, guaranteeing effective interaction within a cross-functional team.

To qualify for the Senior Full Stack PHP Developer position, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of programming experience with PHP for large-scale projects, be an expert in PHP 5, and possess strong knowledge of JavaScript, MySQL, and client-layer technologies such as XHTML, CSS, and jQuery/AJAX.

We prefer candidates for our Senior Full Stack PHP Developer role to have extensive experience with PHP for large-scale projects, particularly with expertise in PHP 5. Familiarity with version control systems and experience using NetSuite/SuiteScript are advantageous skills, as they will provide an extra edge in addressing our specific tech management needs.

As a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer, you can expect a casual and energetic work environment focused on results and collaboration. Our team values respect, appreciation, and open communication, allowing you to thrive and drive innovation without the burden of bureaucracy. Your work will directly impact the future of our company and the e-commerce sector in the automotive space.

In our e-commerce company, we emphasize professional development and growth for all team members, including Senior Full Stack PHP Developers. As we continue expanding in the industry, you'll have opportunities to advance into leadership roles, mentor junior developers, and take part in innovative projects that set new trends in online shopping and application development.

When answering this question, be sure to highlight specific projects where you've used PHP effectively, detailing your contributions and the challenges you overcame. Discuss your understanding of best practices in PHP development and how your work contributed to the overall success of those projects.

In your response, outline your systematic approach to debugging, such as using logging tools, stepping through code, and trying to recreate the errors. Discuss how you analyze performance bottlenecks and the tools you use to optimize code for better efficiency and speed.

Be specific about front-end technologies you’ve used, such as JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and HTML. Highlight any frameworks or libraries you’re experienced with and provide examples of how you utilized those technologies to enhance user experience in your previous projects.

Talk about your previous roles within cross-functional teams, focusing on collaboration with designers, business analysts, and project managers. Provide examples of successful projects you completed through effective communication and teamwork, emphasizing your ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical team members.

Discuss practices such as writing clean, modular code and adhering to coding standards. Elaborate on the use of design patterns, code reviews, and unit testing to maintain code quality. Share specific examples where your code successfully scaled and was easy to maintain over time.

Detail your experience working in Agile environments, including how you participated in sprints, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives. Emphasize your adaptability to change and how you leverage Agile practices to improve team processes and deliverables.

Talk about your time management skills and methods for prioritizing tasks effectively. Share strategies for staying organized, such as using task management tools or setting clear milestones. Highlight any previous experiences where you successfully met tight deadlines.

Choose a project that showcases your full-stack capabilities. Explain the technical challenges you faced, the architecture you designed, and how you implemented solutions. Highlight both your technical contributions and the collaborative aspects of the project.

Emphasize the importance of testing throughout the development lifecycle. Discuss different types of testing you've used, such as unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Highlight how thorough testing contributes to higher code quality and fewer issues in production.

Your answer should reflect research into the company culture, mission, and technological aspirations. Discuss how your skills align with their needs and how excited you are to contribute to their projects, particularly in revolutionizing the automotive e-commerce space.