Software Engineer, Backend Developer

Please note this position is a 6-month contract-to-hire. It will be onsite for the first 90 days for training, with a transition to hybrid afterward.

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer to join a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and enhancing internal web-based applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in PHP development, familiarity with web services, and possess strong collaborative and problem‑solving skills to support ongoing system improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science (or relevant school experience)
• 1+ years of experience building web applications with PHP
• 1+ years of experience working with single-page applications
• Experience with RESTful and SOAP web services
• Experience with MVC PHP frameworks such as Yii or Zend
• Knowledge of database design and SQL queries, particularly with MySQL
• Hands‑on experience with source control tools like GIT
• Proven ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments
• Basic knowledge of computer networking and troubleshooting

• Maintain and improve existing internal web applications developed in PHP
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑disciplinary teams including analysts, QA, and system engineers
• Write efficient, reusable, and well‑documented code
• Perform debugging, code reviews, and testing to ensure system integrity
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to deployment processes
• Engage in troubleshooting system issues and optimizing application performance
• Small team environment with mentorship opportunities
• Opportunities for growth within a tech‑driven organization