Senior Software Engineer - PHP

<p>We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer - PHP to help us build and maintain our web applications and services that power our customer service platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing engineering team and contribute to a product that serves tens of thousands of customers around the world.At Zendesk, we are dedicated to creating the best customer service platform. We value smart, creative problem solvers who can think outside the box and bring a unique perspective to the table. We want someone who can bring their experience and enthusiasm for writing clean, maintainable code to our team and help us continue to push the boundaries of what our product can do.To be successful in this role, you must have:• 5+ years of professional experience developing web applications with PHP• Expert-level knowledge of front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and developing RESTful web services• A strong understanding of software engineering principles and experience with software development methodologies such as Agile• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skillsIf this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Develop and maintain web applications and services that power our customer service platform. Write clean, maintainable code. Utilize expert-level knowledge of front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Develop and utilize experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and developing RESTful web services. Utilize a strong understanding of software engineering principles and experience with software development methodologies such as Agile. Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Communicate effectively with team members, problem-solve, and maintain organizational skills.</p><p>Zendesk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.</p>

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