Senior php programmer, bilingual jlpt n4, japanese

Position : PHP Developer (Cake PHP)

Experience : 3+ Years

Employment : Full-Time

Location : Ahmedabad- Gujarat

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About the Role

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We are looking for an experienced PHP Developer with strong Cake PHP expertise to join our development team working on enterprise applications for Japanese clients.

The ideal candidate should have solid experience in PHP development, a good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and the ability to understand Japanese project documents and communicate directly with Japanese clients regarding assigned tasks.

We are looking for someone who values software quality, follows development processes, and enjoys working in an international environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP and Cake PHP. Analyze Japanese requirement documents, specifications, and design documents. Understand business requirements and convert them into technical solutions. Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Perform impact analysis before development. Prepare technical design documents when required. Develop high-quality, maintainable, and reusable code. Perform unit testing before delivery. Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards. Fix bugs and perform root cause analysis. Communicate development progress, issues, and questions directly with Japanese clients. Participate in online meetings with Japanese customers. Follow documentation and quality assurance processes.

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Required Technical Skills

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3+ years of professional experience in PHP development. Strong hands-on experience with Cake PHP Framework. Good understanding of MVC Architecture. HTML5, CSS3, Java Script, j Query, AJAX. Experience with My SQL or Postgre SQL. Experience in REST API development. Git version control. Debugging and troubleshooting skills. Linux server knowledge is an advantage.

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Japanese Project Requirements

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Ability to understand Japanese requirement documents. Ability to understand Japanese design documents and specifications. Experience working on Japanese software projects. Able to communicate with Japanese clients regarding assigned work. Able to explain development progress and technical issues independently. Comfortable participating in requirement discussions and clarification meetings.

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Japanese Language Requirement

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JLPT N4 or above (N3 Preferred). Able to read Japanese project documents. Able to understand Japanese technical terminology. Able to communicate basic business conversations with Japanese clients. Good written and verbal Japanese communication skills.

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Soft Skills

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills. Self-motivated and responsible. Team player. Quality-oriented mindset. Good documentation skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Willingness to learn new technologies and Japanese business culture.

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Why Join Us?

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Work directly with Japanese clients. Opportunity to improve Japanese communication skills. Exposure to enterprise-scale applications. Structured SDLC and quality-focused development environment. Long-term career growth. • Friendly and collaborative team culture.