PHP Developer

Job Title: PHP Developer

Job Description

Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications and technologies, including corporate websites, web applications, and web-based technologies that support and integrate with company products. Work closely in a team environment to define, build, and maintain web applications and sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop websites, web pages, and web-based applications as specified in the project or product definition.
• Design functional user interfaces with the support of more Sr. team members or existing templates and libraries.
• Establish analytics on sites built and provide usage analysis reports as required.
• Design, develop, and document code in a modular environment that is clear, portable, and written to integrate with modules by other web developers or engineers.
• Write, test, debug, document, and maintain code with operational notations, flowcharts, testing procedures, and other applicable documentation.
• Maintain version control over code changes with Git.
• Maintain a standardized development environment with the team’s preferred tools and technologies.
• Perform functional testing of code and user interface to ensure code is bug-free, functional, and easy to use.
• Determine new web technologies and trends to utilize where appropriate such as responsive design, browser compatibility, programming languages, web frameworks, and plug-ins based on company needs.
• Optimize corporate websites for search engine visibility and implement content management tools for marketing staff.
• Provide limited technical support and troubleshooting of web applications.
• Strive to expand knowledge of recent developments and directions in the web and cloud environments, software field, and the AAC field, focusing on improving product design and customer experiences.
• Define requirements and develop core infrastructure for websites and web applications.
• Extend/build web APIs for use by external devices and mobile apps.
• Design functional and professional user interfaces with sound design principles.
• Design/extend basic database structures based on supplied project/feature requirements.
• Maintain a standardized development environment utilizing containers (e.g., Custom Docker Images).
• Write unit tests in code for new features and projects where applicable.
• Manage web projects.
• Work collaboratively to define and establish server needs.
• Manage app deployment with CI/CD processes (e.g., Gitlab pipelines) to remote environments.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL.
• Experience with database design, ACID principles, and writing queries for web integration.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design.
• Familiar with popular frameworks and libraries (e.g., Laravel, Vue, Tailwind, CodeIgniter, Bootstrap, JQuery).
• Proficient with IDEs and package managers (Composer, NPM).
• Skilled in building complex web apps with dynamic elements, API integration, authentication, and multi-database connections.
• Able to write clear documentation and maintain full-stack environments (e.g., LAMP).
• Experienced in front-end frameworks (Vue, React, Angular).
• Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders to deliver functional, user-friendly interfaces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of containers, CLI/shell scripting (Linux), cloud services, and virtual machines.

Work Environment

100% remote. Team of 5 other full-time developers, 1 intern, and the manager.

This is a Permanent position based out of Wooster, OH.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Company Benefits Paid Time Off Bereavement Leave Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability ESOP Holidays: 8 standard, 3 floating PTO: 7 days (when tenure is under a year), 12 days (when tenure is a year or more) HSA Free life insurance policy Profit sharing

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000