PHP Laravel Developer — Build Enterprise Apps

Cogent Communication; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop and maintain in-house business applications. You will work with technical leads to gather requirements, build proofs-of-concept, and implement PHP/Java-based solutions while supporting existing PHP and Java apps.

The role requires 3+ years in PHP web development, Laravel, and database experience, with strong HTML/CSS/JavaScript and clear communication for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PHP web development experience.
• 2+ years of experience with the Laravel Framework.
• 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/capability gaps, research, develop, and deploy software solutions.
• Work with project leads to define sprints and associated deliverables.
• Collaborate with other developers to design and optimize code.
• Conduct integration, test, bug fixes, and other software maintenance activities.
• Performing requirements analysis and proof of concept or prototyping as needed for engineering and design of corporate applications.
• Supporting applications in O&M status by providing enhancements and bug fixes as needed.
• Coding, testing, and debugging new software or enhancements to existing software.
• Developing user interfaces and applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life cycle, determining design methodologies and tool sets, completing programming using languages and software products, and designing and conducting tests.
• Integration of platforms leveraging APIs.
• Assist in the creation of technical documentation and user guides in support of developed software.

Skills

PHP web development

Laravel Framework

MySQL

MS SQL

HTML CSS JS

SDLC

OO analysis

Version control

Education

CS coursework

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop and maintain in-house business applications. You will work with technical leads to gather requirements, build proofs-of-concept, and implement PHP/Java-based solutions while supporting existing PHP and Java apps.

The role requires 3+ years in PHP web development, Laravel, and database experience, with strong HTML/CSS/JavaScript and clear communication for stakeholders.