Marga Consulting · 1 day ago
Senior PHP Developer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMarga Consulting is seeking a highly experienced PHP Lead Developer with strong expertise in enterprise application development. The role involves leading a team of developers, architecting scalable systems, and ensuring secure, high-performance delivery of features across the Chipestmate.com platform.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade PHP applications
Architect scalable backend systems using Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks
Collaborate with frontend developers working in JavaScript (React, Vue.js) to ensure seamless integration
Work with Java-based microservices or backend components where needed for interoperability
Implement and enforce security best practices across the stack (OWASP, secure coding, data protection)
Integrate with third-party APIs, payment gateways, and affiliate networks securely and efficiently
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
Manage CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments (AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure)
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering excellence
Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in PHP development, with at least 2 years in a lead role
Strong proficiency in Laravel, Symfony, or other modern PHP frameworks
Solid experience with Java (Spring Boot or similar) for backend services or integrations
Proficient in JavaScript, especially with frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular
Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, OOP, MVC architecture, and microservices
Strong grasp of application security, including OWASP Top 10, JWT, OAuth2, data encryption, and secure API design
Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and database performance tuning
Familiarity with Docker, Git, CI/CD tools, and cloud platforms
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience in e-commerce, affiliate marketing, or product comparison platforms
Exposure to DevOps, monitoring tools, and infrastructure as code
Knowledge of SEO, caching strategies, and performance optimization
Certifications in PHP, Java, or cloud security are a plus
Company
Marga Consulting
Our clients range from startups to Fortune 500 companies across North America / South America in the financial services, investment banking, fintech, entertainment and digital media industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase