PHP Developer - Lottery Industry

As a PHP Developer at Mito Digital, your main responsibilities will include developing and maintaining large-scale web applications, adding new features to our lottery games, and ensuring our backend processes are seamless. You will also be involved in troubleshooting issues, refactoring old code to keep our systems clean, and reviewing codes during planning sessions.

To qualify for the PHP Developer position at Mito Digital, we’re looking for candidates with a strong foundation in OO PHP (preferably version 8.x) and experience with MVC frameworks like Yii 2, Laravel, or Symfony. Confidence in MySQL databases is essential, and familiarity with Git and design patterns is also expected to work effectively within our team.

Mito Digital primarily uses PHP for its development projects, employing frameworks such as Yii 2 and Laravel. In addition to hand-on PHP coding, our team is exploring Rust and Go, creating a dynamic tech environment. Familiarity with MySQL and bonus skills in NoSQL databases will help you thrive in this role.

At Mito Digital, PHP Developers enjoy a variety of beneficial perks including a structured onboarding process, continuous learning opportunities, hybrid work flexibility, extra days off for loyalty, and a vibrant community culture. Our office in downtown Budapest offers lovely facilities, and we have a variety of health and benefit packages to support our employees.

Career growth for a PHP Developer at Mito Digital is supported through access to conferences, coaching, and opportunities to share your knowledge with the team. We believe in fostering professional development and provide a friendly environment where you can engage in challenging projects and grow your skill set.

In your response, list the PHP frameworks you have worked with, such as Yii 2, Laravel, or Symfony. Provide specific examples of how you implemented these frameworks in past projects, highlighting the features you utilized and the impact on the project's success.

Discuss the key principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Explain how OOP enhances code reusability and maintainability, allowing for more efficient coding practices in PHP development.

Share a specific bug-solving experience, detailing the steps you took to identify the issue, the resources you used for troubleshooting, and how your solution improved the overall system. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and perseverance.

Discuss your approach to maintaining code quality, such as using code reviews, following coding standards, implementing automated testing frameworks, and regularly refactoring code. Highlight how these practices benefit the development team and project outcomes.

Elaborate on your knowledge and experience with MySQL, including how you've optimized database performance in past projects. Mention any techniques you've utilized, such as indexing or query optimization, and the positive effects on application performance.

Explain your experience with RESTful APIs in PHP development. Provide specific examples of how you integrated APIs into your applications, detailing the processes you followed and how this impacted the functionality and user experience.

Discuss your experience with version control systems, particularly Git. Explain its importance in team collaboration, tracking changes, and managing project versions. Mention how you handle branching and merging, particularly in collaborative environments.

Share your strategy for skill enhancement, including resources you rely on (tutorials, forums, courses) and how you practice new technologies. Emphasize your eagerness to expand your knowledge, particularly in a dynamic environment like Mito Digital.

Discuss the significance of design patterns in your programming approach. Highlight a few patterns you've implemented, such as Singleton or Factory, and explain how they improved the structure and scalability of your projects.

Explain the importance of SOLID principles in PHP development, focusing on how adhering to these principles enhances code maintainability and readability. Provide examples of how you've applied these principles in your previous projects.