Trainee / Junior PHP Developer, JR895

REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of programming fundamentals and how software is built 
• Basic knowledge of PHP 8.4 and object-oriented programming; hands-on PHP experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Openness to learning PHP with Laminas or writing backend code in Node.js
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL; familiarity with MySQL 8.4 or PostgreSQL 14
• Basic understanding of REST APIs
• Familiarity with Git and Composer
• Some hands-on experience with AI tools for software development
• Ability to use AI thoughtfully: define tasks and acceptance criteria, review and test AI-generated output, and refine it where needed rather than copying it without verification
• Interest in a full-stack role and willingness to work across both backend and frontend development
• Upper-Intermediate level of English

 

WOULD BE A PLUS

Familiarity with TypeScript and Angular 21
Experience with PHP or another backend language
Basic knowledge of Docker
Familiarity with PHPUnit and test writing
Interest in AWS services such as S3 or SQS
Basic knowledge of NoSQL databases, such as DynamoDB
Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI, Propel ORM, or microservices
Experience working with third-party APIs, such as PayPal or Google Analytics

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct a simple range of programming tasks including analysis, coding, and debugging of complex program logic 
Conduct test procedures by using testing, and debugging programs
Develop algorithms according to technical specifications or other requirements documentation
Use standard algorithms in the applicable cases
Write program code according to the defined application architecture 
Structure and format source code, comment and mark up the code, as well as name variables, functions, classes, data structures, and files according to the company conventions and industry best practices
Track changes, compare source code in the defined version control system
Agree task deadlines with Senior Developer or Technical Leader

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

Close cooperation with a customer 
Challenging tasks 
Competence development 
Team of professionals 
Dynamic environment with a low level of bureaucracy