PHP Jobs with Microsoft Outlook Integration
PHP jobs that require Microsoft Outlook skills are focused on integrating web applications with the wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem. These roles involve leveraging Microsoft's APIs to programmatically interact with Outlook for email, calendar, and contact management. This enables applications to offer features like sending automated emails, scheduling meetings, or syncing user contacts directly from a PHP backend.
Common Integration Tasks
A developer in this role will primarily use the Microsoft Graph API, which is the unified endpoint for accessing Microsoft cloud services. Responsibilities include implementing OAuth 2.0 for secure user authentication, sending emails through a user's Outlook account, creating and updating calendar events, and reading or organizing information within a mailbox. This requires a strong understanding of REST APIs, data serialization formats like JSON, and secure credential handling.
Essential Tools and Skills
- Strong proficiency in PHP and making HTTP requests using libraries like
Guzzle. - Experience with REST APIs and the principles of web service integration.
- Solid understanding of the OAuth 2.0 authorization framework.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Graph API documentation and its SDKs, such as the
microsoft-graph-php-sdk.
