Senior PHP Developer

Job Title: Full Stack Developer

Contract Duration: As soon as possible - 30/06/2025

Work Location: 1020 Brussels

Remote Status: Hybrid

Languages: English, French OR Dutch

Role Overview

The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining internal applications across front-end, middle-tier, and back-end layers. This includes:

• Designing and implementing new applications in collaboration with the IT team and relevant departments.
• Ensuring compatibility of software systems through interface development.
• Conducting audits and redesigning applications to optimize performance.
• Providing ongoing maintenance and user support for internal systems.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Maintenance

• Full Stack PHP Development: Develop applications using the Laravel framework, covering backend logic, database management, and front-end development (HTML/CSS/JS).
• Git Version Control: Manage repositories, branches, merges, and pull requests within collaborative projects.
• Integration with DevOps Processes: Ensure seamless integration into the team's DevOps workflow.
• VueJS Development: Build reusable components for the Vuemann intranet framework.
• Automated Front-End Testing: Implement and maintain Jest and Cypress tests to ensure robustness.
• Application Audit & Redesign: Analyze and optimize existing PHP code, identifying dependencies and database structures.
• Database Management (MySQL): Perform modeling, queries, and migrations for core business and intranet applications.
• Technical Documentation: Write user and developer documentation to enhance maintainability.
• Production Bug Fixes & Support: Resolve issues, collaborating with hospital users.
• Business Interface Development: Design ergonomic interfaces for HR departments, invoicing, and other non-technical audiences.

Skills & Expertise Required

Technical Expertise

• PHP with Laravel Framework
• VueJS or Equivalent Front-End Framework
• HTML/CSS/JS
• MySQL Database Management
• Git Version Control & Collaboration
• Automated Testing (Jest, Cypress)
• Application Security & Data Protection
• Software Installation & System Configuration

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Autonomy & Organization
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Customer-Oriented Mindset
• Effective Communication Skills (written & oral)
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Ability to Translate Technical Language for Non-Technical Users
• Integrity & Confidentiality in Handling Data

Mission Scope & Work Environment

• Project Scope:
• Redesign of "YOY," "RDV," and "Pre-Admission" applications.
• Hospital-based development with limited supervision, requiring self-driven execution.
• Freelance & Independent Work: Projects may be executed alone or in pairs, especially for freelancers.
• Renewal Possibility: Maximum 880 working days (including initial duration).

Technical Skills

• Git – Advanced level
• HTML SCSS / CSS – Advanced level
• JavaScript – Advanced level
• Laravel – Advanced level
• MySQL – Advanced level
• PHP – Advanced level

Languages

• Dutch or French – Native or bilingual proficiency
• English – Limited working proficiency

Experience & Availability

Proven Track Record in:

• Experience in the hospital sector
• On-site availability for at least 3 days per week
• Full-stack development of internal business applications based on functional specifications.
• Creating interfaces between third-party software and internal tools, managing technical compatibilities, and demonstrating mastery of Git, REST APIs, and application interfacing.
• Analyzing business requests, fixing bugs, updating applications, and effectively communicating with non-technical users.
• Redesigning and optimizing application modules (e.g., invoicing, HR), with proven experience in application evolution projects.
• Developing and executing pre-deployment test scenarios, ensuring rigorous software quality control.