Mid-Level PHP Developer

  • Industry Other
  • Category Programming/Software Development
  • Location Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Expiry date Aug 26, 2025 (7 days left)
Job Description

Mantra Ideas is a Nepal-based IT services company with 13+ years of experience in web and mobile development, AI, DevOps, cloud, and UI/UX design. We are looking for a Mid PHP Developer with strong PHP and Symfony experience to work on diverse, high-quality digital solutions. The role involves building scalable applications, ensuring security and performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.


Location: Thasikhel, Lalitpur

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: On-site

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel frameworks.
  • Write clean, efficient, and reusable code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Collaborate with a team of developers, designers, and product managers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features.
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs, GRAPHQL and integrate third-party services.
  • Implement database migrations, seeders, and manage complex queries using Doctrine ORM.
  • Write automated tests to ensure code quality and maintainability.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and project documentation.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices.


Required Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with PHP development.
  • Proficient in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
  • Strong experience with MySQL and database design.
  • Proficient in using Doctrine ORM.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API and GRAPHQL development, including authentication (JWT, OAuth, Passport).
  • Experience with version control systems, particularly Git (GitHub, GitLab).
  • Knowledge of unit testing and integration testing (PHPUnit, etc.).
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks.
  • Comfortable with server deployment and cloud platforms (VPS).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.


Ideal Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Docker for local development and deployment.
  • Experience with Symfony Framework.
  • Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI).
  • Exposure to Agile development methodologies.