PHP Developer

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Job Description

Job Description – PHP Developer
Company

BrainCert

Industry

EdTech | SaaS (Learning Technology & Virtual Classroom)

Work Location

Work From Office (WFO)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

Minimum 3+ Years

Joining Preference

Immediate Joiners Preferred

About BrainCert

BrainCert is an EdTech-focused SaaS company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. Trusted by leading global enterprises, BrainCert provides award-winning learning technology and virtual classroom solutions that help organizations deliver collaborative learning, improve training efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.

Job Summary

BrainCert is seeking an experienced PHP Developer with strong expertise in PHP, WordPress, and Joomla CMS development. The ideal candidate should also have exposure to Android Studio for mobile application development and be comfortable working across web and mobile technologies. You will contribute to developing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable web applications, CMS platforms, and RESTful APIs while collaborating with frontend and mobile development teams.

Key Responsibilities
PHP & CMS Development
Develop and maintain PHP-based web applications.
Build and maintain CMS-driven applications using WordPress and Joomla.
Customize CMS themes, templates, plugins, and modules.
Develop reusable, scalable, and maintainable backend components.
Database Management
Design, maintain, and optimize MySQL databases.
Improve database schema and query performance.
Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
API Development & Integration
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs.
Integrate backend services with web and mobile applications.
Support third-party API integrations.
Frontend Collaboration
Work closely with frontend developers using:
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
jQuery
AJAX
Ensure responsive and seamless user experiences.
Mobile Application Support
Support Android application development using Android Studio (Java/Kotlin).
Collaborate with mobile developers on application integration.
Exposure to Xcode (Swift) is an added advantage.
Code Quality & Maintenance
Participate in code reviews.
Debug and resolve application issues.
Optimize application performance.
Ensure application security, stability, and scalability.
Maintain and enhance existing systems.
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with backend, frontend, and mobile teams.
Participate in technical discussions and sprint planning.
Learn and adopt new technologies as required.
Required Technical Skills
Backend Development
PHP
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
RESTful APIs
CMS
WordPress
Joomla
Theme Development
Plugin Development
Module Customization
Template Customization
Database
MySQL
Database Schema Design
Query Optimization
Frontend
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
jQuery
AJAX
Responsive Web Design
Preferred Skills
Angular (v2+)
TypeScript
Ionic Framework
Node.js
Android Studio (Java/Kotlin)
Xcode (Swift)
Git Version Control
Hybrid Mobile Application Development
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in PHP development.
Practical experience with WordPress and Joomla CMS.
Experience in Android application development is an added advantage.
Required Soft Skills
Strong analytical and debugging skills
Problem-solving ability
Good communication skills
Team collaboration
Adaptability and willingness to learn
Time management
Attention to detail
Preferred Candidate Profile
Experienced in enterprise PHP and CMS development.
Comfortable working across web and mobile technologies.
Immediate joiner willing to work from the office.
Passionate about learning new technologies and contributing to SaaS products.
How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their updated resume to:

Email: tirupathi@braincert.com

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