PHP Developer

iStaff; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join the development team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, requiring strong experience in PHP frameworks, APIs, and collaborative skills. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of PHP experience, proficiency in MVC architecture, and familiarity with Docker and Git. Competitive compensation and a supportive team environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PHP development experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Git version control.
• Experience with SQL Server and Postman for API testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Work across the full development lifecycle.

Skills

PHP development experience

Experience with PHP frameworks

Strong understanding of MVC architecture

Hands-on experience with Docker

Hands-on experience with Git

AJAX / HTTPS requests

JSON

Experience working with SQL Server

Experience using Postman

Understanding of RESTful APIs

Job description

This range is provided by iStaff. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join our development team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of modern web applications. This role requires strong experience working with PHP frameworks, APIs, and front-end interactions, along with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the full development lifecycle and understands how backend systems interact with front-end components and third‑party services.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• PHP development experience (4+ years preferred; exceptional candidates with 2–3 years will be considered)
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, MVC-based frameworks, or similar
• Strong understanding of MVC architecture
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Git (version control)

Proficiency with

• AJAX / HTTPS requests
• JSON
• Experience working with SQL Server
• Strong experience using Postman for API testing and development
• Solid understanding of APIs (RESTful APIs, integration, consumption, and troubleshooting)
• Ability to debug, test, and optimize application performance

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience working in AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.)
• Exposure to cloud‑based architectures or CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, scalable applications
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)