Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using modern PHP frameworks (Laravel or similar)Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless system integrations across the full stackBuild clean, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned to best practices and coding standardsDesign, manage, and optimise MySQL databases including schema design, migrations, and query performance tuningTroubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and system issues across environmentsIntegrate third-party APIs and external data servicesParticipate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement within the engineering teamSupport CI/CD processes and work closely with DevOps to ensure smooth deploymentsIdentify performance bottlenecks and implement scalable, efficient solutionsRequirements:3+ years professional experience in PHP developmentStrong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and MVC architectureSolid experience with Laravel or similar modern PHP frameworksStrong MySQL skills including query optimisation and database designExperience working with Git and collaborative version control workflowsExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs (JSON/XML)Understanding of unit and feature testing in PHPStrong communication skills and ability to work independently and within a teamExperience working with caching and messaging tools such as Redis or RabbitMQ (advantageous)Exposure to Docker or containerised environments (advantageous)Basic understanding of frontend technologies such as Vue.js or React (advantageous)Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments (advantageous)Experience working with secure data or financial integrations (advantageous)Technical & Professional Skills:Advanced PHP development (Laravel or equivalent frameworks)Strong SQL and database optimisation skillsExperience with RESTful API development and integrationKnowledge of software design principles and clean architectureUnderstanding of caching strategies and asynchronous processingExposure to cloud or container environments (advantageous)Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and deployment pipelinesStrong debugging and performance optimisation capabilitiesPreferred Qualifications:Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldRelevant PHP or software development certifications (advantageous)Experience working in a fast-paced, agile development environmentKey Competencies:Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesHigh attention to detail and commitment to code qualityStrong commun https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/M/Mid-Level-Backend-PHP-Developer-1288294-Job-Search-07-21-2026-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree