# Senior PHP Developer

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-php-developer

A Senior PHP Developer designs and builds robust back-end systems and APIs, taking a lead technical role on web application projects. They are proficient in PHP frameworks like Laravel and Symfony, manage MySQL databases, and focus on API development to connect back-end services with front-end and mobile clients. This experienced role is held by a developer who mentors junior team members and makes key architectural decisions for scalable, maintainable systems.

Top skills: [Laravel](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/laravel), [MySQL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/mysql), [PHP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/php), [Symfony](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/symfony)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [PHP Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/php-developer)
- Often leads to: [Software Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-architect)

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