Senior PHP Developer

We are hiring Senior PHP Developer to join one of our major clients based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Job Location - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Job Type - 12 months & extendable

Role Overview:

We are seeking Senior PHP Developer to support and enhance mission-critical government systems built on legacy technologies. The role focuses on maintaining stability, ensuring compliance with government standards, and supporting secure integrations with internal and federal platforms. The candidate will work within a controlled and regulated environment, ensuring high availability, audit readiness, and data integrity.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in PHP development, with strong exposure to legacy systems (PHP 5.x, preferably 5.6).
• Solid experience with MySQL 5.7, including database design, optimization, and data governance practices
• Hands-on experience with Apache web server configuration in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience in integrating SOAP and REST APIs, preferably within government or regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and web application security standards.
• Experience working within structured environments with change management and release processes.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government, semi-government, or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with UAE digital government standards and integration frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony) for gradual modernization efforts.
• Understanding of frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).