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Senior PHP Developer

Senior PHP Developer

JobotSchaumburg, IL, US
6 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Modernize. Mentor. Build the future of PHP development

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Robert Donohue

Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a technology-driven organization focused on building innovative financial and customer engagement platforms that empower users to take control of their financial journeys. For over a decade, we’ve combined smart automation, secure data management, and intuitive design to simplify complex processes. Our teams are dedicated to modernizing legacy systems, building scalable architecture, and shaping next-generation digital experiences that drive meaningful impact.

Why join us?

Join a forward-thinking engineering team dedicated to modernization, innovation, and technical excellence. As a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer, you’ll play a key role in upgrading core systems, architecting new solutions, and mentoring developers in best practices.

  • Work on mission-critical, large-scale systems that directly impact business success.
  • Lead modernization efforts moving from PHP 5.6 to PHP 8+ and Laravel.
  • Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Access to cutting-edge tools, CI / CD pipelines, and cloud environments.

Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunity for technical leadership advancement.

Job Details

The Senior Full Stack PHP Developer will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing mission-critical web systems built on both legacy and modern PHP frameworks. This hands-on role combines coding, architecture, and mentorship — helping bridge existing applications with next-generation solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and participate in the design, development, and deployment of software enhancements and new modules.
  • Maintain and upgrade legacy PHP (5.6) systems, progressively modernizing codebases to PHP 8+ standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA, DevOps) in an Agile environment.
  • Refactor and optimize code, database schemas, and queries for scalability and maintainability.
  • Build and extend REST and SOAP APIs for integrations across platforms.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical architecture sessions, and sprint planning.
  • Provide mentorship and enforce clean coding and architectural standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across backend and frontend layers.
  • Ensure all development aligns with internal security and compliance policies.
  • Qualifications :

  • 6+ years of PHP / MySQL development experience.
  • Strong experience with legacy PHP (5.6) and modern frameworks (Laravel or similar).
  • Proven experience leading modernization and migration projects.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and architectural design.
  • Skilled in JavaScript (including jQuery), HTML, and CSS for frontend integration.
  • Experience with API development (REST, SOAP, XML) and third-party integrations.
  • Proficient with Git version control and Agile / Scrum workflows.
  • Excellent communication and time management skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with NGINX, MariaDB + Galera Cluster, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Redis, Couchbase, and Zookeeper.
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, Docker / Kubernetes, and caching or messaging systems.
  • Hands-on experience in performance tuning and system optimization.
  • Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

    Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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    Company Description

    Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

    Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

    Ready to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.

    Company Description

    Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.

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