About the Role
Crown Interactive is a dynamic, London-based technology company with a thriving operation in Lagos, Nigeria, delivering innovative service aggregation solutions and business support systems to emerging markets. We are looking for a talented Software Engineer - PHP to join our diverse team of international technology professionals. If you are passionate about software development, thrive on solving complex problems, and want to contribute to world-class enterprise applications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, test, and maintain robust PHP-based web applications and enterprise platforms.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices and security standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, designers, and engineers to create seamless user experiences.
- Design, implement, and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
- Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain scalable MySQL and PostgreSQL database structures.
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to improving development workflows within an Agile environment.
- First Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of proven professional experience as a PHP software engineer.
- Strong expertise in PHP 7+, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and frameworks such as Yii1, Yii2, and Laravel.
- Familiarity with Linux environments, version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab), and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Prior experience with Power Sector applications, Java, or building workflow application systems will be an added advantage.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Competitive salary and compensation package tailored to your experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth through structured learning, development, and mentorship programs.
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture based in our Lagos head office.
- Challenging projects utilizing cutting-edge technologies within the telecommunications and technology sectors.