PHP Developer

Our client, an insurance company, is looking for an experienced PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services. This role involves building high-performance APIs, integrating third-party services, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and secure software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality PHP-based applications and APIs
• Maintain and enhance existing applications, ensuring performance, stability, and security
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
• Integrate third-party APIs, databases, and cloud services
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues in production environments
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
• Implement data security and access control best practices
• Contribute to process improvements and automation where possible

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in PHP development (Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks)
• Strong understanding of OOP, MVC architecture, and RESTful API design
• Hands-on experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL databases
• Proficient in version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience working with Linux-based environments
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an agile team environment

Advantageous

• Experience with microservices architecture or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms
• Background in performance tuning and security best practices
• Experience with API authentication (OAuth2, JWT)

This role is onsite 5 days per week in central Houston, TX.

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please email your resume to [email protected] or apply online.