About us:

DICEUS is a product company focused on building innovative software solutions for the global insurance market. We sell our own ready-made software products to insurance carriers, brokers, MGAs, captive managers, and other market participants. The United States is our primary market, and we are looking for a dedicated external legal counsel to support our commercial agreements and contract negotiations with enterprise clients across North America.

About the project:

We are looking for a Senior PHP/Joomla Developer to join our project for an international organization.

The project focuses on migrating an existing website from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4 and upgrading PHP from 7.4.20 to PHP 8.0 or higher.

We are looking for an experienced developer who can independently handle the migration process, ensure compatibility of existing extensions, and maintain the website’s functionality and stability.

Responsibilities:

  • Migrate an existing website from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4.
  • Upgrade PHP from version 7.4.20 to PHP 8.0 or higher.
  • Identify and resolve potential compatibility issues related to the migration.
  • Replace the existing Coala Web Links extension with a PHP 8-compatible alternative.
  • Update and ensure compatibility of the following Joomla extensions
  • Test the website after migration to ensure all existing functionality works correctly.
  • Communicate directly with the client in English.
  • Follow the client’s processes and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Strong commercial experience with PHP development.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Joomla CMS.
  • Proven experience migrating websites from Joomla 3 to Joomla 4.
  • Solid understanding of PHP 7.x and PHP 8.x compatibility.
  • Experience working with Joomla extensions, including updating, configuring, and replacing them when necessary.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, identify technical issues, and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good English communication skills (both written and spoken).
  • Ability to work independently and communicate directly with international stakeholders.

Expected Volume:

  • Up to 20 hours per month initially.