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About the Role
Selfdrive is hiring a Senior PHP Developer with 6+ years of experience in Core PHP and Laravel to design scalable backend systems, integrate React frontends, and optimize MySQL databases.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP and Laravel framework
- Design and implement scalable backend architecture and RESTful APIs
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate React.js based user interfaces
- Design, optimize, and manage relational databases (MySQL)
- Implement and maintain high code quality standards
- Perform code reviews to ensure maintainability and best practices
- Implement robust logging, request validation, and audit mechanisms
- Optimize application performance, security, and responsiveness
- Work with version control systems such as Git
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications
- Integrate third party APIs and external services
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision making
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in PHP development
- Strong hands on experience with Laravel framework
- Solid understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns
- Strong experience in MySQL database design, optimization, and management
- Expertise in database optimization techniques
- Strong focus on code quality, clean architecture, and best coding practices
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend development
- Working knowledge of React.js for frontend integration
- Good understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Understanding of web application security best practices
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Seeking a highly skilled Senior PHP Developer with strong expertise in Core PHP and Laravel
- Role involves designing and developing scalable backend systems and building secure web applications
- Location: Dubai, UAE
What You’ll Do
- Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP and Laravel
- Design and implement scalable backend architecture and RESTful APIs
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate React.js based user interfaces
- Design, optimize, and manage relational databases (MySQL)
- Implement and maintain high code quality standards
- Perform code reviews to ensure maintainability and best practices
- Implement robust logging, request validation, and audit mechanisms
- Optimize application performance, security, and responsiveness
- Work with version control systems such as Git
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications
- Integrate third party APIs and external services
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision making
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of experience in PHP development
- Strong hands on experience with Laravel framework
- Solid understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns
- Strong experience in MySQL database design, optimization, and management
- Expertise in database optimization techniques
- Strong focus on code quality, clean architecture, and best coding practices
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend development
- Working knowledge of React.js for frontend integration
- Good understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Understanding of web application security best practices
Good to Have (Preferred Skills)
- Experience with AI/ML integrations or AI APIs
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
- Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Familiarity with caching systems like Redis or Memcached
- Experience with additional PHP frameworks (Symfony, CodeIgniter, Yii)
- Experience in implementing technical SEO best practices
Why Join Us?
- Be part of the next wave of digital mobility innovation across the GCC and beyond
- Lead growth initiatives with autonomy and real business impact
- Collaborate with global teams building premium tech enabled customer journeys
- Work in a dynamic, technology driven company with global reach
- Competitive salary, leadership growth opportunities, and exposure to cutting edge mobility solutions
Compensation
- Pay: AED 6,000 AED 7,000 per month
How to Apply
- Send your CV to talent@self drive.ae
- Urgent Hiring | Immediate Joiners Preferred
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