PHP Developer
Micro1 • Remote • Posted 19 days ago
Education
Any
Type
Pay Rate
$85/task
Posted
19d ago
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About this Role
Job Summary
Our customer’s team is seeking a seasoned PHP Developer to help drive complex web projects and deliver robust, scalable solutions. If you excel in collaborative, remote environments and have a deep passion for both backend and web development, you’ll thrive in this role. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to contribute effectively to a global team.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain dynamic PHP-based web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define project requirements and architectural solutions. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best software engineering practices. Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and optimizing application performance. Integrate third-party APIs and web services to enhance application functionality and user experience. Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing with the wider customer’s team. Adapt to evolving project needs, continuously improving solutions and processes.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of hands-on PHP development experience in a professional setting. Strong expertise in web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relational databases. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining scalable web applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration. Solid understanding of OOP principles, MVC frameworks, and RESTful API development. Proficiency with source control tools such as Git. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on high-traffic, customer-facing platforms. Familiarity with cloud services, containerization, or DevOps practices. Involvement in Agile or Scrum teams within a remote environment.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain dynamic PHP-based web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define project requirements and architectural solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best software engineering practices.
- Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and optimizing application performance.
Compensation Analysis
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($85/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.
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Global Access. Micro1 is more open to international applicants (outside the US/UK) than DataAnnotation or Outlier.
What is the catch?
Privacy. Micro1 projects often require you to install time-tracking software that takes screenshots of your desktop while you work to ensure you are actually working. If you are uncomfortable with monitoring software, this might not be for you.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the interview like?
You will likely be screened by "Zara", an AI recruiter. Treat this like a real video interview—speak clearly, ensure you have good lighting, and be ready to answer technical questions verbally, as the transcript is reviewed by human managers.