PHP Developer

Job Description

PHP Software Engineer

Department: Development

Type: 100% Remote USA (Client is Atlanta Based - EST)

Job Level: Intermediate

FULL TIME

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a PHP Software Engineer, your focus will be on developing server-side logic, defining and maintaining the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the application's front end. You will integrate front-end web elements built by the Front-End team and be part of a full-stack, creative team responsible for all aspects of software development, from specification review and assessment through developing, code review, launching, and maintaining internal and external products.

As a PHP Software Engineer you would:

Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules

Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges

Work closely with your team in completing projects

Troubleshoot and fix any issues relating to our PHP applications

Develop and test software for enterprise and/or client applications

Refactor, optimize, and improve existing codebases for maintenance and scale

Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers

Convey effectively the status of task progress, evaluations, suggestions, and schedules

Provide insights and improvements related to technical and process issues

Document developed features and architecture

You have:

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

High proficiency working in PHP

At least one year of experience with Laravel

Proficiency working with MySQL or MariaDB

Proficiency working within a Linux environment

Familiarity with version control software, such as Git

Familiarity with agentic code generation using frontier AI models

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to explain complex technical problems to both technical and non-technical people

Bonus Points For :

Experience with Agile software principles

Experience using project management software, such as Jira Software

Experience with all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Experience with automated testing, including unit testing and CI/CD pipelines

Some of our client's perks:

Health insurance paid 100% for employee and 50% for family

Dental insurance paid 100% for employee

401k with company match

Investment in your professional development with internal promotions, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement

Paid sabbatical program: 4 weeks every 5 years

An award-winning culture recognized for its high level of employee satisfaction

Long-term disability paid 100% for employee

Life/AD&D

Paid parental leave