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Robert Half

PHP Developer

Robert Half
United States · Temporary · Entry

We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer to join our team on a contract basis. This role involves maintaining and enhancing legacy applications while utilizing your expertise in PHP, jQuery, and MySQL. You will play a key role in modernizing outdated systems and ensuring optimal performance in a Linux-based environment.


Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update legacy PHP applications to ensure functionality and performance.

• Utilize PHP 7.4.33, jQuery, and MySQL to troubleshoot and enhance applications.

• Analyze outdated libraries and recommend effective upgrade paths.

• Debug applications locally by downloading and running code to identify issues.

• Migrate applications between servers while ensuring minimal downtime.

• Work within Linux-based server environments to optimize system operations.

• Collaborate on applications hosted in WordPress environments.

• Provide clear technical recommendations and solutions to improve system efficiency.

• Communicate findings and next steps effectively with stakeholders.

• Proven experience in maintaining and modernizing legacy PHP applications.
• Proficiency in PHP 7.4.33, jQuery, and MySQL.
• Familiarity with Linux-based server environments.
• Ability to analyze and update outdated libraries.
• Experience debugging code locally and resolving technical issues.
• Knowledge of migrating applications between servers.
• Understanding of WordPress-hosted applications.
• Strong communication skills to present technical insights and recommendations.
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Posted
Mar 03, 2026
Type
Temporary
Level
Entry
Location
Lombard

Industries

Staffing Recruiting

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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