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For a PHP developer role, you need to be proficient in PHP and one or more related web frameworks, such as Laravel, Symfony or CodeIgniter, as well as a good knowledge of database management systems and familiarity with frontend technologies.

Some key skills include:

• Good understanding of PHP web development and OOP concepts
• Experience working with a popular PHP framework, such as Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter or CakePHP
• Ability to develop RESTful APIs and integrate them with other systems, and familiarity with third-party APIs
• Experience collaborating with frontend developers
• Understanding of frontend technologies and frameworks, such as JavaScript, React, Vue, Angular, jQuery and Bootstrap
• Experience writing well-documented, clean code
• Ability to test and debug applications
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills
• Ability to confidently communicate in English

Other nice to have skills:

• Good soft skills: teamwork, communication, time management, problem-solving and critical thinking
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with TDD practices
• Enjoys keeping up to date with emerging technologies and trends in PHP development

• Entry-level PHP developers have less than 1 year of experience
• Junior PHP developers have 1-2 years of experience
• Mid-level PHP developers have 2-6 years of experience
• Senior PHP developers have 6-15+ years of experience

• What tech stack is being used for the project and how does PHP fit in?
• Can you give me an example of a PHP problem the team had to solve and how they approached it?
• How is testing for PHP code handled and are any specific tools used?
• How do you ensure the security of the PHP applications?
• How does the company approach professional development related to keeping up with the latest PHP trends?

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PHP developers are generally able to secure decent income since it's commonly used in web development due to its versatility and compatibility with different databases and platforms.

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PHP is an open-source, general-purpose, server-side scripting language used in web development. It can be embedded directly into HTML which allows developers to create dynamic web pages with ease.

Created in 1994 as a set of Common Gateway Interface scripts, Rasmus Lerdorf used PHP to track visitors to his personal website. He later developed it into a language used for web development.