Senior/Lead PHP Developer

As a Senior/Lead PHP Developer at Forte Digital, your main responsibilities will include transforming client platforms into scalable solutions, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and applying modern technologies like Ibexa DXP and Microsoft Azure. Your role will be critical in increasing organic traffic and improving conversion rates while ensuring high-quality code through unit and integration testing.

To apply for the Senior/Lead PHP Developer position at Forte Digital, you should have at least 5 years of experience in developing web solutions in PHP, strong proficiency in Symfony, and a good understanding of CI/CD processes. Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, and experience in working within multidisciplinary teams is also essential.

Forte Digital promotes a Scandinavian work culture that emphasizes individual growth, team autonomy, and a healthy work-life balance. As a Senior/Lead PHP Developer, you will enjoy a supportive atmosphere, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work in hybrid settings, combining remote and office tasks.

In the role of Senior/Lead PHP Developer at Forte Digital, you'll work with innovative technologies including Ibexa DXP, Microsoft Azure, and potentially React. Your work will primarily focus on enhancing web applications that cater to global marketing and sales needs.

Forte Digital offers a range of attractive benefits for the Senior/Lead PHP Developer role, including hybrid work options, flexible working hours, a supportive company culture, access to a company hotel in France, and comprehensive health and wellness packages, along with training budgets and additional work-related perks.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've used PHP, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Focus on the technologies you used in conjunction with PHP, such as frameworks like Symfony, and discuss your approach to delivering high-quality, maintainable code.

Discuss your hands-on experience with Symfony. Provide details of the projects you implemented, the specific modules you developed, and how Symfony's features helped in achieving the project's goals. If possible, mention any performance optimizations you achieved using this framework.

Explain your understanding of CI/CD principles and discuss any specific tools you've used, such as GitLab or Azure DevOps. Provide examples of how you’ve integrated testing and deployment processes in previous projects, emphasizing the benefits for project delivery.

Outline your testing strategies, including unit tests and integration tests. Mention the importance of code reviews and automated tests, and share specific examples where your testing practices significantly improved the project's quality and reliability.

Share an example where you collaborated with team members from different disciplines, such as designers or project managers. Discuss how you communicated and coordinated tasks effectively to achieve a common goal, highlighting the benefits of teamwork and diverse perspectives.

Practice discussing any blogs, online courses, or conference attendance you engage in to stay on top of trends. Mention specific technologies or frameworks you follow, and perhaps a recent trend you’ve observed and how it could impact your work.

Discuss a specific incident where you received critical feedback. Focus on how you interpreted that feedback constructively, the steps you took to address it, and how it ultimately contributed to improving your work or the project's outcome.

Share the aspects of your work that drive your passion—be it solving complex problems, learning new technologies, or the satisfaction of delivering quality solutions. Tailor your response to align with the culture at Forte Digital and the type of projects you will be handling.

Discuss your method of task prioritization, possibly by using tools or techniques such as Agile methodology or task management software. Provide examples of how you have managed multiple projects, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.

Reflect on what specifically excites you about Forte Digital, such as its focus on high-quality solutions, team culture, or innovative projects. Show that you have researched the company and how your values align with theirs, emphasizing your enthusiasm for contributing your skills.