PHP/Laravel Developer – Full-Stack & Stock Options

Cogent Communications; Atlanta (GA); 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 supporting Sales, Operations, and Finance. Under the technical lead, you will gather requirements, produce proofs-of-concept, and implement applications, including existing PHP and Java systems.

The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, defining sprints, and delivering robust software across the full development life cycle in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in PHP web development.
• Proficiency with the Laravel framework.
• Strong experience with MySQL and/or MSSQL.
• Proficient in HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
• Experience across all SDLC phases and version control.
• Ability to gather requirements from end-users in plain English.
• Ability to structure a software project (UI/API/DB).
• Ability to write clear technical documentation.
• CS coursework or related studies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

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, bug fixes, and maintenance.
• Gather requirements and prototype for engineering and design teams.
• Support applications in O&M status with enhancements and fixes.
• Code, test, and debug new or updated software.
• Develop UIs and applications with clear feature priorities.
• Integrate platforms leveraging APIs.
• Create technical docs and user guides for the software.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Customer service oriented

Education

Two years of CS coursework or degree

Tools

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

MSSQL

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain in-house business applications supporting Sales, Operations, and Finance. Under the technical lead, you will gather requirements, produce proofs-of-concept, and implement applications, including existing PHP and Java systems.

The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, defining sprints, and delivering robust software across the full development life cycle in a fast-paced environment.