PHP Developer in St. Petersburg, Florida at Confidential Company Postings

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, enhancing performance, and supporting reporting needs using MySQL and MSSQL.

You’ll collaborate with designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to build scalable, high-quality applications while ensuring strong code performance, maintainability, and reliability.

This is a primarily desk-based role within a collaborative engineering environment.
Position Type: Exempt/ Hybrid - Must be based in FL.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and implement new features using PHP

Optimize and refactor existing code for performance and maintainability

Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues

Write and maintain unit and integration tests

Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable architecture

Support reporting and data-related requests using MySQL and MSSQL

Maintain awareness of evolving technologies and development best practices

Required Qualifications2+ years of hands-on PHP development experience

Strong understanding of PHP fundamentals and backend development

Experience working with relational databases (MySQL preferred)

Familiarity with Linux server environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

High level of professionalism and attention to detail

Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field

Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies

Familiarity with Git version control

Experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, etc.)

Experience building APIs and microservices