PHP Developer

JYG Innovations; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JYG Innovations is seeking a PHP Application Developer to support sustainment and enhancement of web-based applications used by the AFSAC IT Services Division. The role includes maintaining PHP systems, ensuring security and performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on DoD platforms.

The candidate will design, develop, test, and deploy PHP-based solutions, while maintaining documentation and adhering to AFSAC's SDLC methodology. U.S.

Qualifications

• DoD IAM Level I certification is required.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a NACI clearance.
• Proficiency in PHP with modern frameworks (Laravel or Symfony).
• Experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL.
• Strong secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and sustain web-based applications used by the AFSAC IT Services Division.
• Adhere to SDLC, governance, and configuration management processes.
• Support production, test, development, and non-production environments.
• Design, develop, test, document, and deploy PHP-based solutions.
• Produce and maintain system documentation and artifacts per AFSAC SDLC.

Skills

PHP

Security

Clearance eligible

DoD knowledge

Education

DoD IAM Level I certification

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

IIS hosting

Job description

Note: Legitimate correspondence for these positions will only come from @jyginnovations.com or from iSolved

About JYG Innovations

JYG Innovations (JYG) is a professional solutions and services company focused on providing innovative and exceptional service in the Defense, State/Local and Commercial sectors. With a primary focus on IT Solutions, Cyber Security, Research and Analysis, and Medical/Clinical Staffing, JYG continues to receive exceptional customer satisfaction surveys due to the outstanding technical expertise and performance of its employees and strategic partners.

Job Title: PHP Application Developer

Location: Wright Patterson, AFB Dayton, OH

Employment Type: Full Time, Onsite

Targeted Start Date: 17 Aug 2026

Job Description: The PHP Application Developer will support the sustainment and enhancement of web-based applications used by the AFSAC IT Services Division. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing PHP-based systems integrated with DoD platforms, sustaining day-to-day operational functions, collaborating with working groups, and ensuring reliability, security, and performance.

Maintenance and Sustainment

• Provide maintenance and sustainment support for AFSAC web applications and mission systems
• Adhere to AFSAC Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Governance, and Configuration Management processes
• Support and troubleshoot production, test, development, and non-production environments
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain web-based applications in both on-premises and cloud-hosted environments
• Modernize legacy applications through framework upgrades, code refactoring, and user interface enhancements to improve security, maintainability, and performance

Operations Support

• Track, prioritize, and resolve Helpdesk application and operational support requests
• Monitor and support service delivery activities to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Perform application administration activities for on-premises and cloud-hosted environments
• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation, configuration management artifacts, and operational procedures
• Support PHP and IIS hosting environments, including troubleshooting, deployments, configuration management, and system maintenance

Software Development

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine functional and technical requirements
• Develop project plans, schedules, and task estimates based on requirements analysis and customer priorities
• Design, develop, test, document, and deploy software solutions using PHP and related technologies
• Maintain application source code, supporting libraries, and software repositories
• Produce and maintain system documentation, test plans, training materials, data dictionaries, and related software development artifacts in accordance with AFSAC's SDLC methodology

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a current DoD IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+, Cloud +, CND)
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a favorable National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) clearance
• Proficiency in PHP (including modern frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony).
• Experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman-level experience with .NET for supporting cross-platform or legacy system integration
• Experience with AFSAC Online (AOL), DoD or FMS-related systems
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and frontend frameworks