PHP Developer Lisboa

Overview

KWAN is a 100% Portuguese company that is part of the Rupeal Group, dedicated to IT Staffing, consulting, and outsourcing. KWAN exists because a developer believed in a different way of recruiting: treating people with the respect they deserve. Our goal is to be your
- to place for career advice and help you reach your dream job.

We are looking for a PHP Developer to work in Lisbon who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity! Apply here

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by
- house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel;
• Work with Kafka for
  - time data streaming,
  - driven architectures, and messaging systems;
• Design and implement scalable and efficient backend architectures;
• Create and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and
  - party services;
• Ensure
  - quality code through testing, debugging, and best practices;
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders;
• Optimize application performance, security, and database queries;
• Maintain and manage My
  SQL or other relational databases;
• Work with version control systems like Git for code management;
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field;
• 3+ years of experience in PHP development;
• Strong knowledge of Laravel framework;
• Experience with RESTful APIs and
  - party integrations;
• Proficiency in My
  SQL or other relational databases;
• Understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns;
• Experience with unit testing and debugging;
• Knowledge of Git and version control workflows;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
• Understanding Agile methodologies;
• English Level: at least B1.

What we offer

• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your
  - to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your
  - life balance at KWAN.
• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.

Words from colleagues

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations. ” - Luis Caldeira, Dev
Ops @ KWAN