FullStack Developer (PHP + JavaScript)

G2i Inc.; Remote; USD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused company is seeking a highly skilled Fullstack PHP Developer with a strong backend focus. This role involves building and maintaining PHP-based applications, optimizing MySQL databases, and collaborating with UI/UX designers. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in PHP, advanced MySQL skills, and experience with clustering and high-availability systems. The position is fully remote and offers competitive compensation up to $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits. Join a collaborative team dedicated to cybersecurity-first managed IT services.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, vision, retirement benefits

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Strong PHP skills, including knowledge of older PHP versions.
• Deep experience in MySQL for database optimization and queries.
• Experience with database clustering and high-availability.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain server-side logic using PHP.
• Collaborate on frontend features using JavaScript.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural planning.

Skills

Strong PHP expertise

Advanced MySQL experience

Proficiency with JavaScript

Cluster / high-availability database deployment experience

Experience building secure, fault-tolerant backend systems

Comfortable in a remote, collaborative environment

Tools

PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony)

Version control (Git)

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Fullstack PHP Developer (Backend Focus)

Location: United States (Fully Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to $150,000 Base + Benefits

About our Client

Our client delivers cybersecurity-first managed IT services and technology solutions that keep businesses secure, stable, and productive. For over 30 years, CTMS has partnered with organizations across industries — including healthcare, manufacturing, legal, education, and professional services — providing proactive IT support, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and strategic IT consulting.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Fullstack Developer with a strong backend focus to join our team. The ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining PHP-based applications, with backend development as a core focus. This role works closely with cross-functional technical teams to deliver performant, scalable, and secure solutions that support CTMS’s managed services platform and internal tools.

What You’ll Do

Backend Development (Primary)

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using PHP.
• Work effectively across projects that may include older PHP versions and complex legacy systems.
• Build and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures with MySQL (deep experience required).
• Implement and troubleshoot clustering, replication, and high-availability database scenarios.

Frontend Development (Supporting)

• Contribute to frontend features using JavaScript where applicable.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and engineers to build responsive interfaces.

Collaboration & Architecture

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural planning.
• Help diagnose and resolve production issues, including performance bottlenecks.
• Write clear, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Strong PHP expertise, including working knowledge of older PHP versions (important for existing CTMS systems)
• Advanced MySQL experience
• Cluster / high-availability database deployment experience
• Proficiency with JavaScript for frontend integration tasks
• Experience building secure, fault-tolerant backend systems
• Comfortable in a remote, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.)
• Familiarity with caching, search, message queues
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration methods
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Exposure to managed IT or cybersecurity products/platforms

What We Offer

• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
• Competitive base salary — up to $150,000
• Benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)
• Opportunity to work with a security-first, strategic technology services team
• Collaborative, supportive work culture

Who You Are

You’re a seasoned backend-leaning Fullstack Developer who thrives solving complex backend challenges (especially in PHP & MySQL), enjoys learning from legacy systems, and can contribute to frontend functionality when needed. You take pride in building reliable and secure applications that support critical business operations.

Apply Today

Submit your resume and a short cover letter detailing your relevant PHP, MySQL, and clustering experience.