Server Side Software Engineer

Remote in Remote Work, TX, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $115,000.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Software Development
Software Architecture
Web Applications
Web Desktop
Data Flow
Collaboration
Functional Requirements
Sprint
UPS
API
Optimization
Database
SQL
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Docker
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Agile
UI
Regulatory Compliance
Security Clearance
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
Learning Management
LMS
Moodle
Reporting
Performance Tuning
Scalability
PHP
DevSecOps
Cloud Computing
DoD
Security+
Customer Engagement
CISSP
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: T2601240

Location: Remote Work, TX, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description
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Seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong server-side and PHP focus to support the full software development lifecycle of cloud-based, scalable web applications. This role emphasizes backend architecture, API development, database integration, and containerized deployments, while collaborating with UI, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical systems.

Target salary is $115-120k. (Please note this position is funded through June 2026.)

Primary Focus Areas

Server-side and API development.
PHP-based application architecture.
Database-driven web applications.
Containerized and cloud-hosted systems.
Agile software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP.
Support full-stack integration between front-end and backend components.
Develop scalable web, desktop, and utility applications.
Analyze and resolve issues related to system intent, outputs, data flows, and controls.
Optimize server-side performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
Participate fully in Agile ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives).

Qualifications
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Core Technical Skills

Server-Side: PHP (advanced), API development, backend optimization.
Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Containers: Docker and containerized application deployment.
Cloud: Experience developing and running applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
DevOps: GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Agile & Delivery

Strong experience working on Agile teams.
Focus on scalable, maintainable backend solutions.
Comfortable collaborating across engineering, UI, and operations teams.
Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.

Security & Compliance

Active Secret clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred / Value-Add Experience

AWS DevOps Engineer certification.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Record Stores (LRS).
Familiarity with Moodle, Rustici, Superset.
Experience supporting data-heavy or reporting-focused platforms.
Backend performance tuning and scalability work.
Experience modernizing legacy PHP systems.
Exposure to DevSecOps practices in cloud environments.
DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.)

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: T2601240
Posted 5 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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