Proficiency in PHP: Strong understanding of PHP programming language, including its syntax, data types, control structures, functions, and OOP concepts.
Laravel Framework: In-depth knowledge and experience with Laravel framework, including its features like routing, middleware, Eloquent ORM, migrations, seeding, artisan commands, etc.
Database Management: Experience with relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar, including database design, optimization, and query optimization.
Frontend Technologies: Familiarity with frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React.js.
RESTful API Development: Ability to design, develop, and consume RESTful APIs using Laravel for backend services and integrations.
Version Control Systems: Proficiency in using version control systems, such as Git, for code collaboration, version control, and code management.
Testing: Understanding of software testing principles and experience with testing frameworks like PHPUnit for writing unit tests and Laravel Dusk for browser testing.
Security Best Practices: Knowledge of common web security vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL injection) and how to mitigate them in Laravel applications.
Performance Optimization: Ability to optimize the performance of Laravel applications by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in code, database queries, and server configurations.
Deployment and DevOps: Familiarity with deployment processes, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and basic server administration.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in existing codebases.
Communication and Teamwork: Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including sharing knowledge, code reviews, and participating in discussions.
Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and best practices in the rapidly evolving field of web development.