PHP developer
Work on the platform core and on modules, in PHP and MySQL, with no framework.
- Solid PHP and MySQL
- SQL written by hand, not generated
- Attention to security: SQLi, XSS, CSRF
- No dependence on a framework
Careers at Zarina CRM
You work on a product of our own, not on outsourced projects
Zarina CRM is developed in-house, by the same team that implements it for customers. There are no intermediaries between whoever writes the code and the company that uses it, and the effect of every technical decision is visible directly in use.
Our own product, since 2024A company active since 2004Romania and the United Arab EmiratesAn answer to every application
How we work
The principles we work by
These are not presentation phrases. They are the criteria by which we take decisions and assess the work.
01
Responsibility through to delivery
Every person answers for their component until it is live at the customer, not until the code is handed over.
02
Direct contact with the customer
Developers take part in the implementations. The requirements do not arrive filtered through several layers.
03
Decisions backed by evidence
Technical choices are justified by measurable effect, not by preference or fashion.
04
Honesty in what we deliver
We do not promise features that do not exist. The product’s limits are stated publicly on every module page.
Roles
The profiles we are always looking for
Even with no vacancy announced, we review applications for the profiles below.
Front-end developer
The application interface, in JavaScript, HTML and CSS, with no complex build.
- JavaScript with no mandatory framework
- CSS for dense data interfaces
- Accessibility and working on mobile
- Attention to performance
Implementation and support
Configuring the platform at the customer, training and support afterwards.
- An understanding of commercial workflows
- Direct communication with customer teams
- Clear documentation of the configurations
- Available for occasional travel
Do you have a different profile, or want to collaborate rather than be employed? Write to us anyway, with your field and your availability.
What you work with
One product, from the server to the customer’s phone
The stack is deliberately simple: no imposed framework, with the emphasis on fundamentals, security and performance.
01Server and data
PHP 8MySQL / MariaDBSQL written by handCron and queuesA signed licence, checked locallySigned updates
02Interface
JavaScript with no frameworkHTML and CSSAn installable app (PWA)15 languagesArabic, right to leftWorking on mobile
03Real integrations
UAE e-invoicing, through the customer’s ASPStripe, PayPalWhatsApp BusinessMessenger, InstagramWooCommerce, ShopifyGoogle Calendar, OutlookGoogle MapsClaude, ChatGPT, Gemini
Recruitment
How the process runs
Four stages, with no unjustifiably long tests and no repeated rounds.
1
The application
Send your CV and a few lines about what you have built.
A confirmation on the same working day
2
A technical conversation
A conversation about real experience and about how you approach problems, not about definitions.
3
A practical exercise
A short task, from the real work, with a reasonable deadline. We do not ask for complete unpaid projects.
4
Quotation
We discuss the role, the responsibilities and the terms, then set the start date.
A substantive answer within a week at most
Application
Send your application
We answer every application, including when we have no suitable role at that moment.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask about working with us
Do you have open positions right now?
We review applications continuously, for the profiles above. Even with no active advert, a suitable application is taken into consideration.
Is the work from the office or remote?
We work in a mixed way. Implementations and training at the customer require being there; the rest of the work can be done remotely.
Is experience with frameworks needed?
No. The platform is written in PHP with no framework, and the front-end in JavaScript with no complex build. What counts is understanding the fundamentals.
Do you accept candidates starting out?
Yes, for implementation and support roles. For development on the core, previous experience on projects in production is required.
What does the practical exercise look like?
A short task, from the real work, with a reasonable deadline. We do not ask for complete unpaid projects and we do not use the result in production.
How long until I get an answer?
We confirm receipt on the same working day, and the substantive answer comes within a week at most.
Is there work on the United Arab Emirates side too?
Yes. The company operates in both markets, and some implementations involve working with customers in the United Arab Emirates.
What technologies do you use?
PHP and MySQL on the server, JavaScript, HTML and CSS in the interface, with no imposed framework. The infrastructure is managed on our own servers and at customers.
What happens to the data in my application?
It is used exclusively for the recruitment process. It can be deleted on request, at the company contact address.
Can I propose a collaboration rather than employment?
Yes. Mention that in your message, together with your field and your availability.
Do not see the right role?
Send us a few lines anyway about what you have built. We keep good applications in mind for the roles that follow.