<p></p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using <strong>PHP</strong> (Laravel, CodeIgniter, or custom MVC frameworks).</li><li>Build and maintain <strong>custom WordPress themes and plugins</strong> based on project requirements.</li><li>Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to industry best practices.</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>unit tests</strong> using tools like <strong>PHPUnit</strong> to ensure back-end code quality.</li><li>Collaborate with designers, QA engineers, and product managers within <strong>Agile/Scrum teams</strong>.</li><li>Participate in <strong>code reviews</strong>, <strong>sprint planning</strong>, and team discussions to support continuous improvement.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application performance and bugs.</li><li>Contribute to <strong>technical documentation</strong> and knowledge sharing.</li></ul><hr><h3><strong>Requirements</strong></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li><strong>8+ years of experience in PHP development</strong>, including strong experience with MVC frameworks such as Laravel or CodeIgniter.</li><li>Deep knowledge of <strong>WordPress</strong> development.</li><li>Solid understanding of <strong>RESTful APIs</strong>, <strong>MySQL</strong>, and <strong>version control systems</strong> (e.g., Git).</li><li>Experience with <strong>unit testing</strong> and <strong>test-driven development</strong> using tools like PHPUnit.</li><li>Experience working in <strong>Agile/Scrum development teams</strong>.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li><li><strong>1–2 years of hands-on experience with React.js</strong> in building front-end components and integrating APIs.</li></ul><hr><h3><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience with <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> and automated deployments.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>Docker</strong> or containerized development workflows.</li><li>Exposure to <strong>DevOps practices</strong> and cloud platforms like <strong>AWS</strong> or <strong>Azure</strong>.</li><li>Working knowledge of <strong>GraphQL</strong> for API design and integration.</li><li>Understanding of modern JavaScript tools like <strong>Webpack</strong>, <strong>Babel</strong>, and <strong>Redux</strong>.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>About Encora</strong></p><p>Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.</p><p><strong>At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.</strong></p>