** This is a contract-to-hire position for one of our clients. This position is fully remote. Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.**

We are seeking an experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our remote engineering team. You’ll play a key role in scaling and modernizing a platform. This is an opportunity to work across both legacy and modern systems, contributing to architecture, feature development, and the ongoing evolution of the software platform. Originally built on PHP 5.3, the platform has been upgraded to PHP 7.4 and is moving to PHP 8. We are looking for someone who brings deep experience with PHP in enterprise environments and is comfortable owning projects from design to deployment.

Responsibilities:

Lead backend development and provide architectural input on PHP-based systems
Contribute to the migration from PHP 7.4 to PHP 8, including identifying and resolving compatibility issues
Maintain and enhance core platform functionality in a high-availability environment
Collaborate with QA, product stakeholders, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
Mentor junior developers and contribute to improving development processes

Requirements:

At least 4 years of professional experience in PHP development
Strong background in enterprise-level applications and system architecture
Experience working with legacy codebases and guiding modernization efforts
Proficiency in SQL (e.g., MySQL) and version control (e.g., Git)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with modern PHP frameworks and best practices (e.g., Laravel, Symfony)
Exposure to containerization tools (e.g., Docker) or CI/CD pipelines
Background in SaaS

Our Vetting Process

At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the software engineers who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:

Application (5 minutes)
Online Assessment & Short Code Challenge (40-60 minutes)
Initial Phone Interview (30-45 minutes)
3 Interviews with the Client
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Senior Software Engineer (PHP)

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