Software Engineer - PHP

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. Based on the local demands of emerging markets, a new operation has been launched with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. We also have a base in Washington DC. Our uniquely qualified and highly skilled team includes a diverse make-up of international technology professionals.

The company is guided by our operating principles of professionalism, integrity, efficiency, innovation, and unsurpassed customer service. Crown Interactive is launching a world-class Service Aggregator platform in Nigeria using cutting-edge Business Support Systems (BSS) platform. The service offering includes comprehensive order-to-cash services for local and international service providers who are seeking to outsource their business support systems with a minimum of capital expenditure. Additionally, Crown Interactive has established a Nigerian-based products operation with exclusive distribution rights to provide highly innovative 3G data and voice Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for individual consumers and small-to-medium businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Engineer - PHP

Location: Lagos

Job Objective

• Are you a talented Software Engineer willing to contribute to design development and maintenance of our software applications. If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
• We are 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?

Key Roles and Responsibilities

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

Experience and Qualifications

• Knowledge of Java will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 6 plus years’ proven work experience as a PHP software engineer
• First Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical skills required for this role
• Experience with Power Sector Applications will be an added advantage

Required Skills and Competencies:

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

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