Software Developer
Wateen is Pakistan’s leading information and communications technology company with a diverse portfolio of customers across industries. A pioneer in the telecommunications industry, Wateen is proud to have laid the foundation of Pakistan’s internet connectivity with the fastest-growing fiber-optic network.
Wateen is credited with transforming the landscape of communications technology in Pakistan through our efforts to revolutionize businesses with cutting-edge technology. With the country’s largest team of highly experienced certified resources, our subject matter experts ensure end-to-end support uniquely optimized for businesses and enterprises across various verticals.
Position Summary:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the technical design and implementation of new features and enhancements of existing products. They will work in all phases of the development cycle.
Location
Lahore
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the continuous improvement of our products.
- Assist in the design and architecture of new applications and features.
- Ensure the security and performance of web applications.
- Document development processes, code changes, and technical specifications.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as a PHP Developer, with a strong portfolio of web applications.
- Proficiency in PHP and PHP frameworks (such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter).
- Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing efficient SQL queries.
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
- Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular).
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Experience with Docker and containerization.
- Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience designing and developing commercial-grade web applications using PHP.