PHP Developer for Secure Legacy PHP Migration

NovaForge Tech

Contract · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

NovaForge Tech is creating a data pipeline and analytics enablement platform for operations teams. We need a PHP Developer who can design, implement, and optimize backend services that ingest, transform, and expose operational data in real time.

Key responsibilities

• Build robust PHP micro‑services to extract and load data from diverse sources
• Design RESTful APIs that feed analytics dashboards and reporting tools
• Write efficient MySQL queries and manage schema migrations
• Implement data validation, error handling, and logging mechanisms
• Collaborate with data engineers and product owners to refine pipeline requirements

Must-have skills

• 3+ years of professional PHP development
• Strong experience with Laravel framework
• Proficient in MySQL database design and optimization
• Understanding of data pipelines, ETL concepts, and API security

Nice to have

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker)
• Exposure to cloud services such as AWS or GCP
• Experience with message queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka