Senior PHP Developer

Job Title: Senior PHP Developer

Location: Hybrid – Walnut Creek, CA

Year of exp: 5 – 7 years

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Job Summary

As an Application Developer, you will develop internal and externally facing applications, manage

servers, and support existing sites and applications. You will collaborate with business units to define

functional specifications and deliver innovative solutions efficiently and effectively.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute end-to-end development: specify, develop, test, deploy, and document.

• Maintain and enhance existing applications, websites, and web servers for high availability.

• Collaborate with Linux and Windows administrative teams when designing and deploying new

applications.

• Partner with internal departments for new deployments.

• Maintain high levels of systems security and integrity within the development environment.

• Leverage new technologies to enhance existing services and create new offerings.

• Clearly articulate internet and intranet-related project goals.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Serve as a subject matter expert

Experience & Education

• Experience: 5–7 years as an Application Developer (required)

• Education: BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent (preferred)

Skills & Qualifications

• Build and maintain web applications supporting internal and external customers.

• Manage multiple tasks and projects with flexibility and professionalism.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

• Exhibit initiative and adaptability with new assignments.

Technical Proficiencies

• Languages & Frameworks: PHP 7.x / 8.x, LAMP stack, JavaScript, React, Dojo, Ionic

• Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, XML, AJAX

• APIs: REST and SOAP web services

• Mobile Development: iOS, Android, Cordova (preferred)

• Databases: MySQL, MSSQL, Sybase ASE

• Version Control: Subversion (preferred)

• Operating Systems: Linux system administration (a plus)

• Experience: Large-scale, enterprise web application design and development