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The Quiet One
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Anonymous
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Junior PHP Developer
APAC
Location
$80,000
Salary
$38/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
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Emerging talent in PHP development with a passion for learning and growth. Eager to take on challenging projects.
Git
The Resilient
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Full-Stack Developer
EMEA
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
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Dynamic developer with a strong ability to adapt to new technologies. Experienced in both frontend and backend development.
Cypress
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The Manipulator
PHP Developer
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Anonymous
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AMER
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$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
86%
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Proficient in PHP development with experience in database management. Passionate about delivering clean and maintainable code.
Featured Skills
CSS Grid
The Leader
Lead Full-Stack Engineer
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Anonymous
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APAC
Location
$140,000
Salary
$67/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Leadership in software development projects with expertise in both PHP and front-end technologies. Strong mentoring skills.
Featured Skills
CSS Flexbox
The Tracker
Backend Developer
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EMEA
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Skilled in backend development, especially with PHP frameworks. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with cloud technologies.
Featured Skills
Vue.js
The Strategist
Senior PHP Developer
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AMER
Location
$130,000
Salary
$62/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
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Expert in PHP coding with years of experience in team leadership. Known for creating innovative solutions under pressure.
Featured Skills
Jest
The Survivor
Senior Software Engineer
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Anonymous
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AMER
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$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Experienced in full-stack development with a strong focus on PHP and JavaScript. Proven track record of building highly scalable applications.
Featured Skills
React
The Quiet One
Junior PHP Developer
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$80,000
Salary
$38/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
Approval Rating
Emerging talent in PHP development with a passion for learning and growth. Eager to take on challenging projects.
Featured Skills
Git
The Resilient
Full-Stack Developer
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
Approval Rating
Dynamic developer with a strong ability to adapt to new technologies. Experienced in both frontend and backend development.
Featured Skills
Cypress
The Dreamer
Full-Stack Software Engineer
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EMEA
Location
$115,000
Salary
$55/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Versatile developer with experience in both front-end and back-end technologies. Committed to improving user experience through technology.
Featured Skills
WCAG
The Protector
Software Engineer
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APAC
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Dedicated software engineer with a strong foundation in PHP and JavaScript. Focused on developing user-friendly applications.
Featured Skills
Lighthouse
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Common jobs to be done for senior full-stack PHP engineers

<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Backend Development</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating RESTful APIs for application integration.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing user authentication and authorization systems.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Optimizing database queries for performance improvements.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Setting up and configuring web servers and environments.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Frontend Development</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Building responsive user interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Integrating third-party libraries like jQuery and Bootstrap.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React) in projects.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Ensuring cross-browser compatibility and testing across devices.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Project Management</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Collaborating with stakeholders to define project requirements.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating and maintaining project timelines and roadmaps.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting regular code reviews for best practices adherence.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Coordinating tasks among development team members effectively.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Testing and Deployment</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Writing unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting performance testing and profiling for application stability.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Deploying applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean).</div></div>

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