Server Side Software Engineer

Remote in REMOTE WORK, TX, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 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: 2601240

Location: REMOTE WORK, TX, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-13

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: Yes

Description

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

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.

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601240
Posted 4 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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