Senior PHP Developer with Application Support Experience

Job Title: Senior PHP Developer with Application Support Experience

Location: Santa Clara Valley, CA (Hybrid or Onsite Preferred)

Experience: 8+ Years

Employment Type: [Full-time / Contract / W2 / C2C – customize as needed]

Visa: Open to all except new H1B (H1B Transfer Accepted)

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned PHP Developer with over 8 years of experience in web development and application support. This role requires a professional with strong technical acumen in PHP development and hands-on experience in debugging, maintaining, and supporting critical business applications in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and secure PHP-based web applications.

• Provide Level 2/3 support for business-critical applications.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and efficiently.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product) for issue resolution and system enhancements.

• Monitor logs, system health, and performance metrics to proactively address potential issues.

• Perform root cause analysis and create documentation for recurring incidents.

• Assist in release management, patch updates, and system upgrades.

• Mentor junior developers and support engineers when necessary.

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Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, or Core PHP).

• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other RDBMS.

• Proficient in front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery.

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, web services, and system integrations.

• Experience in application support, production troubleshooting, and incident handling.

• Familiarity with Linux environments, Apache/Nginx servers, and basic shell scripting.

• Proficient in using tools like JIRA, Git, ServiceNow, or similar.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Knowledge of CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Magento.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum-based environments.

• Prior experience in customer support or client-facing roles.

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Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support other teams.