PHP Developer

Job Summary

We are looking for a mid-level to senior PHP Developer with solid experience in PHP 7.3 (without frameworks), strong CSS, HTML optimization with accessibility standards, MySQL, and familiarity with utility-first frameworks like Tailwind CSS. Your first major assignment will involve enhancing existing PHP applications by optimizing styles, improving template performance, and ensuring responsive, accessible web interfaces.

If you enjoy working close to the metal without heavy frameworks, excel at crafting clean and efficient CSS, and are passionate about building fast, user-friendly websites, we’d love to connect!

HOW WE WORK

We are a remote-first, cross-functional team focused on building high-quality software through collaboration, agility, and innovation. Our development approach emphasizes:

✅ Daily commits to ensure rapid iteration and continuous improvement.
✅ Autonomous problem-solving, with a bias toward action.
✅ Honest and constructive feedback, fostering a culture of learning.
✅ Agile methodology, with short, incremental development cycles.

WHO YOU ARE

• You’re a developer who likes working in raw PHP and is comfortable managing templating and business logic without relying on heavy frameworks.
• You take pride in your CSS skills, care about details like lazy loading, minification, and know how to write clean, maintainable styles.
• You understand the importance of HTML optimization and accessibility tags to deliver inclusive experiences.
• You’re comfortable working with MySQL, writing optimized queries and structuring data.
• You have strong written comprehension of English and enjoy collaborating on team projects, adhering to established coding standards.

Tasks

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Enhance and maintain PHP applications running on PHP 7.3 without frameworks, ensuring high performance and stability.
• Write, refactor, and optimize CSS for styling templates, focusing on lazy loading, minification, and responsive design.
• Apply best practices in HTML optimization, using accessibility tags to ensure content is inclusive and SEO-friendly.
• Use Tailwind CSS or similar lightweight CSS frameworks where beneficial to accelerate styling while keeping clean utility-first design.
• Design and optimize MySQL queries and database structures to ensure reliable data flow and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, adhere to team conventions, and contribute to maintaining high standards of code quality.
• Collaborate with other developers and designers to deliver cohesive, user-centered products.

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

✅ 4+ years of professional experience with PHP 7.3 (or close versions), maintaining projects without frameworks.
✅ Strong proficiency in CSS, with experience in styles templating, lazy loading, and minification.
✅ Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or similar utility-first / lightweight CSS frameworks.
✅ Solid understanding of HTML optimization and accessibility best practices.
✅ Experience working with MySQL: writing, optimizing, and debugging queries.
✅ Proven ability to work on team projects, follow coding standards, and communicate effectively in English (written comprehension is essential).
✅ Comfortable using Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile workflows.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

💲 USD Salary Compensation

🌍 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere!

📈 Exciting, Diverse Projects – From legacy systems to modern user interfaces across different industries.
🚀 Career Growth Opportunities – Projects are assigned based on your strengths and interests.
🤝 Supportive & Agile Team Environment – Collaborate with a cross-functional team that values your ideas.
👊👊 Team Building Activities – Be part of a community of professionals who engage through meaningful virtual activities.

READY TO APPLY?

If you’re a PHP Developer who loves building streamlined, accessible, and well-styled applications with a minimalist tech stack, this is your chance to shine! Apply now and help us deliver fast, user-friendly solutions at Divelement 🚀.