PHP Developer - Server Team - London

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PHP Developer - Server Team

MagicLab is seeking an expert PHP Developer to help in the ongoing development of our large scale web application. This role will be focused on backend coding and database design, and will require your participation in the development process from design through to deployment and support.

Key accountabilities

Participate in a creation of a very large scale web application (PHP/MySQL, millions of users, over 1 billion dynamic requests to the backend daily) and see the results of your efforts in a matter of days

Write backend code and design databases (no client-side coding required)

Actively participate in the whole process of development, from initial design to deployment and support

Proactively communicate with colleagues to refine application design

Suggest and implement high-tech, innovative solutions

Optimise web applications, look for bottlenecks and, as and when necessary, implement visualisation and monitoring systems

Required skills and knowledge

Proven web application development experience

Good knowledge of PHP Experience in relational databases and SQL, preferably MySQL

Understanding how to optimise and fine-tune web applications that use MySQL or other external data sources

Knowledge of *nix console environment

Good computer science and internet technology background

Strong will to learn new stuff