Solid knowledge of OOP, design patterns, development principles, and best practices. Strong proficiency in PHP 7.x+. Experience working with the Yii2 framework. Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and experience converting designs into responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Angular (version 7.x). Experience working with Elasticsearch. Understanding of AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS) and general cloud best practices. Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitLab). Strong knowledge of database design and optimization (MySQL, MariaDB). Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks (PHPUnit, Codeception). Excellent analytical skills to diagnose and resolve system issues effectively. Proactive mindset with the ability to lead initiatives and drive solutions. Strong communication skills with at least B2 English for global team collaboration. Basic knowledge and hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor).