PHP Developer

Company Description

Launched in 1998, this pioneering British-born brand has specialized in creating amazing experiences and unforgettable memories - from hotels, city breaks, and holidays to theatre, entertainment, and spa days. Experts in brightening up online travel, lastminute.com is among the worldwide leaders in the field, helping hundreds of thousands of customers every year find, and do, "whatever makes them pink".
lastminute.com is part of lm group, publicly-traded multinational Group, among the worldwide leaders in the online travel industry. Every month, the Group reaches across all its websites and mobile apps (in 17 languages and 40 countries) 60 million unique users that search for and book their travel and leisure experiences. More than 1,700 employees spread across our offices worldwide develop our own products and services to power the entire traveller journey for millions of people"

Job Description

As a Senior PHP Programmer at lastminute.com, you will utilise your knowledge of CRM systems to design and maintain our web-based CRM application cruise
system. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen our
customer engagement platforms, boost data management, and raise system
performance as a whole.
Key Responsibilities:
● Develop, test, and maintain robust PHP applications, ensuring high
performance, security, and scalability.
● Collaborate with the software development team to design and implement
CRM solutions tailored to our business needs.
● Integrate CRM systems with existing applications and databases, ensuring
seamless data flow and user experiences.
● Troubleshoot and debug complex PHP and CRM-related issues, identifying
and implementing practical solutions.
● Optimize and improve the efficiency of existing codebase and applications.
● Work with stakeholders to gather and refine project requirements and
specifications.
● Stay updated with industry trends and best practices related to PHP
development and CRM.
● Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and support to promote skill
development within the team.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
preferred.
● Minimum of 5 years of professional PHP development experience.
● Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and associated
web technologies.
● Proficiency in working with popular PHP frameworks such as Laravel or
Symfony.
● Extensive experience with CRM systems, such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or
similar.
● Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration methodologies.
● Solid understanding of database design and optimization techniques.
● Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
● Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
● Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure software
solutions.