PHP/MySQL Software Developer

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Steven Edelman

Pivotal Solutions, Inc.

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Job Description: Software Engineer II - Fulfillment Systems

Position Overview:

We're looking for a mid to senior level Software Engineer with deep PHP expertise and a well-rounded engineering background to help build and scale our platform. You'll design, build, and maintain services that power our core product, working across the stack from database to API to (occasionally) the front end. We also maintain a small footprint of .NET applications, so comfort picking up C# and .NET conventions is a plus. This role suits someone who writes solid, maintainable code, enjoys solving real production problems, and can collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development & Engineering:
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance PHP applications and services (Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks).
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code, and contribute to code reviews and engineering standards.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for new features and system components, balancing pragmatism with long-term maintainability.
• Technical Collaboration:
• Partner with product managers, designers, and other engineers to scope, estimate, and deliver features.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and share best practices across the team.
• Communicate technical trade-offs and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• System Performance and Reliability:
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, and optimize queries, caching, and application performance.
• Implement automated testing, monitoring, and logging to improve system reliability and observability.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes for smooth, reliable releases.
• Full-Stack & Well-Rounded Contribution:
• Work across the stack, including relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), caching layers (Redis), and basic front-end work (JavaScript, HTML/CSS) as needed.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and internal services to extend platform functionality.
• Stay current with the PHP ecosystem and evaluate new tools, libraries, and practices.
• Occasionally support and contribute to our small footprint of .NET applications alongside the primary PHP codebase.
• Innovation and Problem Solving:
• Identify opportunities to improve code quality, developer tooling, and system efficiency.
• Take ownership of features end-to-end, from design through deployment and post-launch support.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 4-8+ years of professional software development experience, with PHP as a primary language.
• Skills:
• Strong proficiency in PHP and modern frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar).
• Solid understanding of relational databases, SQL, and query optimization.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Working familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS).
• Comfortable with version control (Git), automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Exposure to .NET/C# is a plus, given our small footprint of .NET applications; willingness to work in it as needed is important.
• Attributes:
• A pragmatic problem solver who balances speed with code quality.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and staying current with technology.