PHP Developer

A bit about us:

We are a trusted leader in debt-resolution technology, providing robust tools and secure payment solutions designed to empower individuals and streamline operations for businesses. We simplify the path to financial progress: for consumers, helping manage payments and track their journey toward financial freedom; for our clients, offering an all-in-one platform with automation and real-time insights to drive operational efficiency.

With more than 15 years of industry experience, our suite of powerful products supports millions in settling debt effectively and efficiently. Our platform was built to move both consumers and businesses ahead - smarter, faster, and with confidence.

We're more than just a technology provider: we're your partner in building resilient, scalable systems that integrate across platforms and adapt to evolving financial landscapes. We collaborate seamlessly with global teams, adhere to rigorous standards of code quality and data security, and continuously evolve through innovation and best practices.

Why join us?

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
PTO

Job Details

Overview
The Full Stack PHP Developer plays a key role in maintaining, modernizing, and enhancing core systems across both legacy and contemporary PHP frameworks. This position involves hands-on work in legacy PHP (5.6) environments as well as modern frameworks such as Laravel, contributing to the organization's transition toward PHP 8+ while delivering new features and optimizing performance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative Agile environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions that align with both technical and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain enhancements and new modules within PHP-based systems.
Modernization: Work with legacy PHP codebases and actively support the migration to modern frameworks such as Laravel and PHP 8+.
Collaboration: Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and partner with product, design, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose, debug, and resolve software issues across the full stack to ensure stability and performance.
Optimization: Refactor and optimize existing code and database schemas for scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
API Integration: Develop and maintain REST, SOAP, and XML-based APIs to expand platform functionality and ensure seamless integration with external systems.
System Support: Enhance and support key systems such as CRM platforms, web and mobile portals, and API frameworks to meet evolving business requirements.
Information Security: Follow established security practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and privacy of all information assets.

Qualifications
Experience: 3+ years of PHP and MySQL development experience.
Proficiency with legacy PHP (5.6) and modern frameworks (Laravel).
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
Front-end development experience with JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.
Experience with API development and integration (REST, SOAP, XML).
Proficiency in Git version control systems.
Methodologies: Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional project execution.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of NGINX, MariaDB + Galera Cluster, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Redis, Couchbase, or Zookeeper.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Soft Skills
Strong time-management and communication abilities.
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
Professionalism, accountability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

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