What you will be doing
As a Senior PHP Developer specializing in Micro-Services and API, your role is pivotal in driving our organization's technological advancements and ensuring seamless integration across our systems. You will be a key player in designing, developing, and maintaining PHP-based micro-services and APIs, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our software solutions.
Lead development and maintenance micro-services using PHP and related technologies, adhering to best practices for code quality, documentation, and performance optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define service boundaries and ensure efficient communication between micro-services
Design and implement RESTful APIs that enable seamless data exchange between different components of our software ecosystem
Ensure APIs are well-documented and user-friendly for both internal and external stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, assisting them in understanding micro-service and API architecture, coding standards, and best practices
Foster a collaborative and innovative development culture within the team
Continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance of micro-services and APIs, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and inefficiencies to ensure low latency and high availability
Implement security best practices to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Stay updated on security threats and vulnerabilities, proactively addressing potential risks
What we value in our candidates
Minimum 5 years experience as a PHP developer with a strong focus on micro-services and API development
Proficiency in PHP, RESTful API design, and related frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, or Lumen
Strong knowledge of database systems, particularly MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases
Familiarity with version control systems, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Very good Docker knowledge
Analytical mindset to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies
Understanding of security best practices for micro-services and API development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Willingness to embrace new trends and technologies in PHP development
Ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership abilities to guide and mentor junior developers
Capability to foster a collaborative and innovative development culture within the team.
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and technologies
Dedication to staying updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and security threats
You are fluent in English, German language skills are an advantage
What Zertificon offers you
- Innovative, international, start-up spirit without start-up risks: we pursue big plans without relying on investor capital. Zertificon's business model has been profitable since 2004
- A reason for good mood in the morning - meaningful work in IT security and the opportunity to contribute to a safer world
- Great freedom in organising the working day: flexible working hours and home office possible
- Regular feedback meetings and transparent quarterly targets
- Numerous benefits such as BVG ticket/job bike/parking, parcel acceptance, organic fruit and drinks, meal allowance, internet allowance, Pizza Friday in the office and team events
Do you feel that you don't meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway if you find the tasks exciting. We would love to get to know you!
