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Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior PHP Developer to work on the development and maintenance of applications, with a focus on continuous product improvement, technical quality, and value delivery. Key Highlights: 1. Develop and maintain web applications for end customers. 2. Contribute to the evolution of application architecture. 3. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and share knowledge. **Hello, we are Locaweb!** ------------------------- At Locaweb, development goes far beyond technology. Our purpose is to help entrepreneurs across Brazil thrive. Passion — that’s what has driven us since day one! We’ve become a reference in internet services because we’re motivated by what we do: developing. Our human capital — approximately one thousand employees — enriches our portfolio of internet services. We exist to facilitate the growth of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs seeking business success through these services. **Learn more about the area for this opportunity** --------------------------------------------------- At Locaweb, we seek a **Senior PHP Developer** to work on the development and maintenance of applications used by our end customers, focusing on continuous product improvement, technical quality, and business value delivery. We are looking for a candidate with solid PHP experience, product vision, autonomy, technical refinement capability, and collaborative engagement in an agile environment. This person will play a key role both in implementing new features and in maintaining and continuously improving existing systems, contributing with engineering best practices, software quality, and team efficiency. **What we expect from this person** -------------------------------- * Autonomy to manage deliverables responsibly and predictably * Ability to deeply analyze technical requirements before implementation * Critical eye for quality, performance, security, and user experience * Maturity to balance delivery speed with technical sustainability * Strong communication skills to interact across departments and contribute to technical decisions * A collaborative, proactive, and problem-solving mindset **Expected Tech Stack** ------------------ * **Backend:** PHP * **Databases:** PostgreSQL, MySQL or similar * **Testing:** TDD, RSpec, Capybara, Minitest or equivalents * **Version Control:** Git * **Integrations:** REST APIs, third-party services * **Development Practices:** CI/CD, code review, observability, monitoring, and troubleshooting **In practice, you’ll** ------------------------ * Refine user stories and requirements with the team * Implement new features in applications already used by end customers * Evolve existing systems with a focus on quality and stability * Write and maintain automated tests * Review code and contribute to team best practices * Support technical decisions and continuous improvements to product and architecture **Responsibilities and Duties** **Your day-to-day will include:** ******Responsibilities** -------------------------- * Develop and maintain web applications used by Locaweb’s end customers * Understand business requirements and translate them into viable, scalable, and sustainable technical solutions * Actively participate in agile ceremonies, technical refinements, planning sessions, and architecture discussions * Develop end-to-end features, working on both backend and frontend layers of applications * Ensure delivery quality through automated testing, code reviews, and software engineering best practices * Investigate and fix bugs, failures, and production performance issues * Contribute to application architecture evolution, always considering maintainability, security, and scalability * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Product, Design, QA, and other technical areas * Provide technical support to the team, sharing knowledge and elevating overall delivery quality * Work autonomously on your tasks, prioritizing deliveries with responsibility and sound self-management **Requirements and Qualifications** **To excel in this role, you’ll need:** * Solid experience developing applications with PHP; * Full-stack development experience, capable of working on both backend and frontend; * Strong knowledge of building and consuming REST APIs; * Experience in Solution Architecture design; * Experience with relational databases, modeling, and query optimization; * Experience with AI tools; * Hands-on experience with automated testing, including unit, integration, and/or end-to-end tests; * Knowledge of software engineering best practices such as SOLID, clean code, code review, and refactoring; * Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows; * Experience working in agile environments, participating in refinements, planning sessions, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives; * Ability to understand business requirements and clearly detail them technically; * Self-managed profile, with ownership mindset, professional maturity, and strong communication skills. **And if you also have any of the following, it’s even better:** * ****Experience with high-volume applications or SaaS products; * Experience with Roundcube; * Knowledge of Sidekiq, Redis, and asynchronous processing; * Experience with service-oriented architecture and system integrations; * Experience with cloud platforms and deployment pipelines; * Knowledge of metrics, monitoring, and performance analysis; * Prior experience in product- and customer experience-oriented teams; * Experience mentoring less experienced developers. **Additional Information** **What benefits does Locaweb offer?** Medical Assistance; Dental Assistance; Transportation Allowance or Free Parking; Free shuttle service from João Dias Terminal to Locaweb; Meal/Voucher Allowance; Childcare Assistance; Life Insurance; Gympass; Vacation & Co; Unlimited coffee machines; On-site massage and workplace gymnastics; Relaxation room with TV, billiards table, card games, table tennis, video games, and bean bags; Birthday Day Off; Annual Profit Sharing (PPR); Wellness and Quality of Life Program; Partnerships with educational and leisure institutions; **Where we are:** Rua Itapaiúna, 2434 \- Parque do Morumbi, São Paulo \- SP \| 05707\-001 **Important note:** This and all open positions at LWSA are open to everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and/or socioeconomic status. We emphasize that our job openings are fully accessible to people with disabilities (PwDs). Did you know LWSA is a digital solutions ecosystem composed of multiple companies? Indeed — and all of them share a single goal: **transforming businesses so they grow and thrive through technology**. Our team is recognized for its **passion, creativity, persistence, and collaboration**. Just like the professionals building their careers here, each of our brands has its own unique identity — yet all share the drive to evolve and consistently deliver excellence. **LWSA has a place that could be perfect for you!** Here, you can build your career in an environment of **autonomy, respect, and diversity**, within a company committed to developing its professionals to keep innovating and creating tomorrow’s solutions. So, are you ready to join this ecosystem and discover all the opportunities we have for your career? Feeling a strong match with our profile and sharing your resume here is the first step to becoming part of our team!
