PHP Developer

PHP ETL & Document Processing EngineerAre you ready to work at a company that has won Best Places to Work eleven years running? Do you have drive, talent, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment alongside amazing people? MPX is a growing, technology-driven fulfillment and critical communications company based in Portland, Maine. We are seeking a Software Engineer to Design, develop, and support high-volume ETL and document-processing workflows that ingest, transform, validate, and reconcile millions of records and documents annually across JSON, XML, fixed-width, delimited, mainframe, print-stream, and API-based data sources. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our engineering and production teams to build robust document processing workflows, leveraging expertise in PDF and print technologies, including Crawford Technologies, Solimar Systems, or similar transform tools.Moments of truth are foundational in all we do at MPX! MPX and its amazing team deliver moments of truth by elevating our core values to the highest level while fostering loyalty and brand advocacy with clients and internal customersIn this role, you will (responsibilities):Write object oriented and pragmatic applications using PHP and PDFLib to support high-volume transaction printing workflowsImplement solutions for custom font handling, font encoding, embedding, and text rendering in PDF documentsLeverage PDF tools (e.g., PDFLib (via PHP), Quadient, Crawford Technologies) to enhance document functionality and automationIntegrate with the AWS ASDK, and third-party and internal API's and servicesDevelop and support software integrations with BCC Mail Manager to automate postal processing tasks such as address standardization, presort generation, NCOA updates, and manifest creation, ensuring compliance with USPS regulations and optimizing mail delivery efficiencyProduce quality, readable, and maintainable code; clearly communicate code with both technical and non-technical co-workersConvert client requirements and designs into functional applicationsDisplay a positive, helpful attitude to help create a friendly environment for clients and co-workersEnsure the growth of the business and be committed to the company's successThe ideal candidate will (skills, education, requirements):Have a bachelor's degree in computer science or comparable work experienceHave 4 –6 years LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack development experience; statement processing industry experience highly desirableExpertise with PDF workflows and solutions (Crawford Technology, PDFLib library, Quadient, Adobe, iText, or similar)Print industry experience, especially with print stream conversion and transformation (PDF, AFP, PostScript, PCL, etc.)Have AWS experience (S3, EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, AWS SDK, etc.)Have experience parsing complex data formats (JSON, XML, delimited, fixed-width, mainframe, etc.)Have API development and testing experience (RESTful, SOAP, etc.)Have a passion for coding with strong technical aptitudeHave strong organizational, planning, and project management skillsDemonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervisionDemonstrate superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsHave a strong work ethic with a "can do; will do" attitudeThrive in a team environment and be a positive team playerAbout MPXMPX helps organizations deliver critical, compliant communications—securely and at scale—across print and digital channels. We serve leading health plans, insurers, and financial institutions, combining deep print-and-mail expertise with a modern, AWS-based platform built for reliability, security, and compliance.Our Core BehaviorsPut Clients First.Achieve Ambitious Outcomes.Cultivate Inclusion.Bias Towards Action.Be Candid and Kind.Be Curious.Competitive Salary and Benefits include:Medical, dental and vision insurancePaid holidays + paid time off401k matchSTD, LTD + life insuranceOnsite fitness facilityBe part of a world-class team!MPX is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer