Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain PHP-based e-commerce or web applications
* Implement complex business logic using object-oriented programming principles
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
* Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues
* Contribute to code reviews

Required Skills and Qualifications

PHP Expertise:
* Strong proficiency in PHP, including object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
* Familiarity with MVC architecture and dependency injection
* Adherence to PSR-12 coding standards
* Excellent debugging skills

Web Development:
* Solid understanding of web servers and the request-response cycle
* Experience with shop systems like OXID eShop or Shopware
* Proficiency in PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter

Database Management:
* Strong knowledge of database operations, particularly with MySQL
* Experience with Doctrine for ORM and database operations

Frontend Skills:
* Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, and SASS/CSS
* Experience with Bootstrap for responsive, mobile-first designs
* Familiarity with Twig templating engines

Development Tools:
* Version control with Git
* Dependency management using Composer
* Task automation with Grunt or asset bundling with Webpack, Vite or similar

Nice to Have:
* Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and acceptance testing
* Knowledge of code quality tools (PHP CodeSniffer, Rector, PHPStan, Psalm)
* Understanding of web security principles
* Performance optimization skills
* API development and consumption experience
* Familiarity with Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks

Soft Skills:
* Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills, ready to write emails to clients professionally