PHP Developer — New York, United States

PHP DeveloperLocation: United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry-Level / Associate

Job OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PHP Developer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in PHP, web development, databases, and software development practices, along with a willingness to learn and work collaboratively with a technical team.

This position is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer looking to build hands-on experience in backend development and modern web application technologies.

Key Responsibilities• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP.

• Write clean, organized, reusable, and maintainable code.

• Assist with developing backend functionality and application features.

• Work with MySQL or other relational databases to create and maintain data-driven applications.

• Integrate web applications with REST APIs and third-party services.

• Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs, errors, and performance issues.

• Participate in testing and debugging of new and existing application features.

• Assist with code reviews and follow established development standards.

• Maintain and update technical documentation.

• Collaborate with frontend developers, software engineers, designers, and other technical teams.

• Assist with application deployments, updates, and ongoing maintenance.

• Monitor application functionality and help identify areas for improvement.

• Follow version-control and software development procedures.

• Participate in Agile development activities when applicable.

• Perform other software development duties as assigned.

Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

• 0–3 years of experience in PHP development, web development, or a related software development role.

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of PHP.

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Understanding of relational databases and SQL.

• Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar database systems.

• Basic understanding of REST APIs and web application architecture.

• Familiarity with Git or other version-control systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good attention to detail.

• Ability to learn new technologies and development frameworks quickly.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications• Experience with Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, or another PHP framework.

• Familiarity with Composer and PHP package management.

• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming.

• Experience working with RESTful APIs and JSON.

• Familiarity with GitHub, GitLab, or similar development platforms.

• Basic understanding of Linux environments and web servers.

• Familiarity with Docker or cloud-based development environments.

• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

• Knowledge of automated testing or PHPUnit is a plus.