PHP Web Developer

Web Developer - Contract to Hire

Location: Hybrid (Must reside near Orlando, FL) , One week onsite required for initial orientation, and 1 to 2 days monthly on site

This role is primarily WFH / Remote for Florida and Texas candidates. **You must reside in FL or TX** to be hired for this position. You may be asked to travel to an office occasionally depending on project needs. The first day will be onsite in Orlando, FL. We do not provide sponsorship for this role and we do not contract outside of the US.

Type: Full-Time

Pay: $110K-130K based on experience

The Opportunity

Join a high-impact, multi-year modernization initiative as we transform our legacy PHP monolith into a cutting-edge, microservice-oriented architecture on AWS. As a Senior Web Developer, you won’t just be writing code; you will be a key architect in decoupling business domains, implementing modern DevOps practices, and building scalable, API-driven services that power our next generation of travel and entertainment platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Monolith Decoupling: Lead the strategic transition from a monolithic PHP environment to domain-driven microservices.
• Backend Engineering: Design and maintain robust services using Symfony and Doctrine ORM.
• API Stewardship: Architect RESTful APIs with a focus on consistent documentation, versioning, and security.
• Cloud & DevOps Integration: Partner with Infrastructure teams to deploy cloud-native solutions via AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3) and manage containerization through Docker/Kubernetes.
• CI/CD & IaC: Own the full development lifecycle by maintaining automated pipelines and using Terraform/CloudFormation for reproducible environments.
• Agile Collaboration: Drive architectural discussions and code reviews within an Agile Scrum framework to ensure high-quality, scalable feature delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years of professional backend development in PHP 7 or higher (Symfony experience is highly preferred).
• Architecture: Proven track record with Microservices and API-first design principles.
• AWS Mastery: Hands-on experience with the AWS ecosystem (ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway).
• DevOps Tooling: Proficiency with Docker and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline).
• Infrastructure: Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Compliance: Must currently reside near Orlando, Florida.
• Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

What Sets You Apart

• AWS Certification: Developer Associate or Solutions Architect.
• Advanced Patterns: Experience with Event-Driven Architecture (SNS/SQS, Kafka) or Serverless patterns.
• Observability: Proficiency with New Relic, CloudWatch, or Datadog.
• Industry Context: Previous experience in travel, ticketing, or reservation systems.
• Leadership: Experience mentoring junior developers or acting as a technical lead.

Perks & Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks PTO, 5 Personal Days, and a Paid Holiday Break from Christmas to New Year.
• Financial Future: 401k matching and comprehensive insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Experience the Fun: $1,000 annual credit for Tickets-at-Work to enjoy our marketplace!
• Wellness: Fitness reimbursement program and flexible work arrangements.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you reside in or near Orlando, Florida? (Only candidates in this area will be considered)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• AWS Lambda: 3 years (Preferred)
• CI/CD: 3 years (Preferred)
• API development: 3 years (Preferred)
• PHP 7 or higher: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orlando, FL

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000