Senior PHP Developer

Job Responsibility: Who we are. Newfold Digital is a leading web technology company serving millions of customers globally. Our customers know us through our robust portfolio of brands. We have some of the industry's most prominent and storied go-to-market brands, including Bluehost, HostGator, Domain.com, Markmonitor, Network Solutions, Register.com and Web.com. We help customers of all sizes build a digital presence that delivers results. With our extensive product offerings and personalized support, we take pride in collaborating with our customers to serve their online presence needs. The strength of our company lives in the intersection of our people, our customers, and our brands. We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our team and play a key role in building and maintaining our web applications. You will be responsible for the entire development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment. What you'll do & how you'll make your mark.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable web applications using PHP
• Implement object-oriented programming principles and best practices
• Leverage design patterns (GOF and PHP-specific) to create reusable and maintainable code
• Work closely with designers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless user experience
• Ensure code adheres to OWASP Top 10 security best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Stay up-to-date on the latest PHP versions and their features
• Utilize a chosen PHP framework, preferably Laravel, to expedite development and leverage its functionalities
• Effectively use Git for version control and collaboration (experience with Bitbucket a plus)
• Implement and maintain a CI/CD pipeline for automated testing and deployment

Who you are & what you'll need to succeed.

• 5+ years of experience as a professional PHP developer
• In-depth knowledge of PHP syntax, semantics, and best practices
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Familiarity with design patterns (GOF and PHP-specific)
• Strong commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Experience with OWASP Top 10 security principles and secure coding practices
• Solid understanding and experience in Laravel framework applications
• Knowledge of other PHP frameworks is a plus
• Proficiency in Git for version control
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (bonus points for experience with specific tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Bonus Points:

• Experience with API development (RESTful APIs)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit)
• Experience with Docker and containerization

Why you'll love us.

• We've evolved; we provide three work environment scenarios. You can feel like a Newfolder in a work-from-home, hybrid or work-from-the-office environment.
• Work-life balance. Our work is thrilling and meaningful, but we know balance is key to living well.
• We celebrate one another's differences. We're proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion. We foster a culture of belonging. Our company and customers benefit when employees bring their authentic selves to work. We have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide learning and development opportunities for all employees. We have 20 + affinity groups where you can network and connect with Newfolders globally.
• We care about you. We provide excellent Health Insurance options to fit you, HSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Generous vacation policy, and much more!
• Where can we take you? We're fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business, be challenged with new tasks, be mentored, and grow their careers. Unfold new possibilities with #teamnewfold!