PHP & Azure Developer

We are seeking a skilled PHP & Azure Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience in modern PHP frameworks and hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance applications aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP Architect and deploy cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability Integrate third-party APIs and enterprise systems Write clean, testable, and well-documented code Perform code reviews and maintain coding standards Monitor and troubleshoot production systems Implement security best practices in both application and cloud infrastructure Qualifications 3+ years of professional PHP development experience Strong proficiency in: PHP 7/8+ MySQL/PostgreSQL REST API development Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including: Azure App Services Azure Functions Azure SQL / Cosmos DB Azure Storage Azure DevOps Engagement Expectations Collaborate with enterprise clients globally via Lifted. Provide proactive updates and deliverables to clients and Lifted management. Ensure compliance with Lifted’s quality, security, and client satisfaction standards. Freelancer Hardware and Network Requirements The Freelancer will provide their own tools at their own expense, including necessary hardware and software, and further agrees that the freelancer’s tools will meet the following device and tool requirements. Accepting this agreement without meeting these requirements will be considered a material breach and possible grounds for terminating the agreement: Device and Tool Requirements A laptop/PC with DUAL boot: Boot 1: Personal and work partition. Boot 2: Environment dedicated to the project. Operating System: Windows 11 Pro compatible (latest updates installed and activated with a genuine product key). Memory: Minimum of 16GB RAM Processor: At least Intel 8th generation (Coffee Lake / Newer) or equivalent in AMD. Module: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 version is required. Storage: Minimum of 160GB SSD with 64 GB free space for the partition. Network: LAN (local access network) required. Freelancers will not connect to the provided systems and tools using WiFi. Internet Speed: Minimum of 50 Mbps upload/download speed. Antivirus: No 3rd-party antivirus software installed. Only Microsoft Defender is allowed with the latest update. Webcam: Required and must be Microsoft Teams compatible with at least 720p resolution. Microphone and Headset: Required and must be USB type 3.0, Microsoft Teams compliant, with background noise cancellation. Monitor: Strongly suggest and prefer that freelancers use dual monitors. At least one monitor is required to have at least 1368x720 or higher resolution. Why This Role? Lead Microsoft Cloud transformation projects for enterprise clients. Flexible remote work with global teams and industries. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.