EKXEL - Senior PHP Web Developer for Cologne (Germany)

Description of main tasks:

• Analyse and estimate requests for changes, project tasks related to the competence, bug fixes, designs etc. according to the incoming requests;
• Assist with design and prototyping activities or design and prototype software components to be implemented according to the architectural standards;
• Implement software items by writing clean, well designed and self-documenting code based on the Client IT Standards;
• Write appropriate unit and integration tests;
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing);
• Document the application according to the CLient IT Standards;
• Integrate the implemented software components in the various environments (validation, staging, production etc.);
• Troubleshoot and test the software to ensure strong optimization and functionality;
• Perform maintenance on the software according to the incoming maintenance requests;
• Perform evolution to the software according to incoming change and/or project requests;
• Provide support and expertise to other teams and as 2nd and 3rd support level to end-users in the field of expertise;
• Providing detailed reports to the project manager and/or Team Coordinator (scope, time);

Qualifications Education and work experience:

• Degree in Computer Science or similarsuch as engineering, mathematics, informatics etc.and7 years of IT experience.
• Programming experience with PHP, XHTML, CSSx, JavaScript/AJAX and HTML;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in integrating PHP with Oracle, MySQL and/or MS SQL Server DBMS;
• Proven work experience in setting up and configuringApache with SSL and other modules, in different operating systems;
• Strong knowledge ofSOAP and/or REST and/or SOA and ESB technologies and architecture;
• Proven work experience withPHP and implementation of object-oriented patterns;
• Strong knowledge ofOWASP application security flaws and mitigation measures, proven by the implementation of a secure web application (example to be provided);
• Strong understanding of web applications security features;
• Experience in working in an environment with technical teams comprised of testers, analysts and system administrators;
• Experience in multicultural organizations;
• Knowledge and experience of HTML5/CSS3 is considered advantageous;
• Knowledge and experience with "App" design and "App" development is considered advantageous;
• Experience in other PHP Frameworks is considered advantageous (e.g. Zend Framework);
• Development based on Agile Methodologies Experience in implementation ofITIL Best Practices;
• English minimum level at B2or equivalent;

Our offer:

A particularly attractive salary package, with many additional benefits, to attract the best of you. A professional and stimulating work environment in the field of telecommunications. Multiple career opportunities within a changing group, advanced training in new technologies, rich and recognized expertise.