PHP Developer (Laravel) for Enterprise Apps & APIs

Cogent Communications; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain in-house applications for Corporate Sales, Operations and Finance. The role involves gathering requirements with stakeholders, delivering proofs‑of‑concept, and implementing applications under technical leadership.

You will also maintain existing PHP and Java apps and contribute to UI/API/DB design throughout the SDLC. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of PHP and 2+ years Laravel, plus MySQL or MSSQL experience, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PHP web development experience.
• 2+ years of Laravel Framework experience.
• 2+ years of full-time experience with MySQL and/or MSSQL.
• Proficiency with HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
• Experience in all phases of SDLC, OO analysis and design, and revision control systems.
• Ability to converse with end-users, gather requirements, and provide feedback in plain non-technical English.
• Ability to structure a software project (UI / API / DB).
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation.
• At least 2 years of Computer Science college education or similar studies.
• Outstanding customer service and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Capable of writing and presenting detailed documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technology gaps and deploy software solutions.
• Define sprints and deliverables with project leads.
• Collaborate with developers to design and optimize code.
• Perform integration, testing, and bug fixes.
• Gather requirements and create proofs-of-concept for engineering.
• Support applications in O&M with enhancements and fixes.
• Code, test, and debug new software or enhancements.
• Develop user interfaces and applications across the development life cycle.
• Integrate platforms via APIs.
• Create technical documentation and user guides.

Skills

PHP web development

Laravel Framework

MySQL

MSSQL

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

SDLC

End-user communication

Software project structure

Technical documentation

CS coursework/education

Education

Computer Science coursework or degree

Tools

Laravel

MySQL

MSSQL

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain in-house applications for Corporate Sales, Operations and Finance. The role involves gathering requirements with stakeholders, delivering proofs‑of‑concept, and implementing applications under technical leadership.

You will also maintain existing PHP and Java apps and contribute to UI/API/DB design throughout the SDLC. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of PHP and 2+ years Laravel, plus MySQL or MSSQL experience, and