PHP Developer Job description
PHP Developer Job Profile & Description
A PHP developer is responsible for the layout, design and coding of a website specifically in PHP format. They figure out the technical and graphical aspects of a website. A PHP developer also maintains and updates an existing website.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop the programming code from scratch or by adapting existing website graphics packages and software to meet business requirements
- Uploading the web site onto a server and registering it with different search engines.
- Testing the website and identifying any technical problems and hitches
- Establishing the purpose of the website based on its target audience
- Determining any functionality that the site must support and developing PHP content based on practical approved layout
- Identifying the content type the site will host and ensuring compatibility with the PHP programming requirements
- Giving guidance on colors, layout and styles for the client website
Skills and specifications
- Skills in software graphics manipulation and web programming
- Creativity and imagination
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt and pick up new techniques and technology
- Must be able to stay on top of advancing internet and computer technology and its effects to the business environment
- Must be thorough and precise in their work
- Ability to work individually or in a team to beat tight deadlines
- Ability to multi-task
- Knowledge of international web standards and protocols
Education and Qualifications
- Degrees in Computer science, IT, software engineering, web development, programming or other subjects
- Certification in PHP web development, graphics and software programming
- More specific Diploma, degree or certificate in web development, multimedia design, web design and web content management.