Software Engineer – PHP at Crown Interactive

Crown Interactive delivers innovative, cost-effective, service aggregation solutions to the Telecom, Media and Technology-based sectors. Starting in 2005, this London-based business has gained ground-breaking expertise integrating business systems with evolving information technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Engineer – PHP

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We’re looking for a Software Engineer who shares in our passion.
• Are you passionate about Software Development? Do you thrive in solving complex problems and creating innovative solutions?
• Are you a talented Software Engineer willing to contribute to the design, development and maintenance of our software applications? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain PHP-based web applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other engineers to create seamless user experiences.
• Ensure security and data protection in all applications.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development workflows.
• Participate in the company’s learning, development, and mentorship programs
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Design and implement APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Maintain and improve database structures (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).

Experience and Qualifications

• First Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical skills required
• 6+ years’ proven work experience as a PHP software engineer
• Hands-on Experience building Workflow Manager Applications is a must-have.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of PHP 7+ and OOP (Object-Oriented Programming).
• Yii1
• Yii2
• MySQL
• Linux
• Laravel
• Experience with MVC frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Proficiency in SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and query optimization.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks (Vue.js, React, or Angular is a plus).
• Familiarity with SAAS Application deployment
• Ability to lead a team and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
• Knowledge of API development and integrations (RESTful, SOAP).
• Understanding of security best practices and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Database Design
• Experience building a workflow application system
• Enterprise platforms

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Sales referral bonus incentives
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, wellness, and professional development programs.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.