Senior Php Developer

iGaming Client looking for a PHP Developer. Chance to work with key industry leaders. Work on a modern state of the art tech stack handling up to 12 million users a day. Candidates located in Malta, Bulgaria Or Portugal would be on a local employment contract.
Candidates located outside of these regions would be on a B2b contract. Responsibilities: Contribute to the overall strategic direction and roadmaps, collaborating with project managers and product owners. Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of end-to-end features, utilizing industry best practices, with a specific emphasis on scalability and optimal performance. Take responsibility for ensuring system stability across various environments. Sustain and continuously enhance existing systems and protocols to meet evolving business requirements and explore innovative ideas for improvement. Integrate new products into the existing framework while ensuring seamless operation. Implement robust security measures and data protection protocols to safeguard confidential information. Requirements: Solid comprehension of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile principles, Quality assurance, Security, and Continuous Delivery concepts. Hands-on experience in a LEMP environment. 3-4 years of PHP development experience with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming (OOP), willing to work without relying on frameworks. Proven expertise in building and optimizing high-load RESTful architectures, with a deep understanding of Web Socket-based infrastructure. Proficiency in writing and optimizing MySQL queries and designing data solutions for high concurrency environments. Basic knowledge of Linux systems and familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS) Experience or familiarity with Sports betting systems (odds, betslips, settlement) would be advantageous.