PHP/Laravel Software Developer | Build Corporate Apps & APIs

Cogent Communications; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain in-house business applications supporting Sales, Operations, and Finance. You will gather requirements, build proofs-of-concept, and implement applications under a technical lead, while maintaining existing PHP and Java apps.

The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, performing testing and maintenance, and delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Strong ability to gather requirements from end-users in plain language.
• Ability to structure a software project (UI / API / DB).
• Clear, concise technical documentation skills.
• At least 2 years of Computer Science education or similar studies.
• Excellent customer service and time management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technology gaps, research, develop, and deploy software solutions.
• Define sprints with project leads and deliverables.
• Collaborate with developers to design and optimize code.
• Perform integration, testing, and bug fixes.
• Create technical documentation and user guides for developed software.
• Develop user interfaces and applications, manage design priorities.
• Integrate platforms leveraging APIs.
• Support existing PHP/Java applications and maintenance tasks.

Skills

PHP web development

Laravel framework

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

OO analysis and design

Communication with end-users

Documentation

Education

Computer Science education or similar studies

Tools

Laravel Framework

MySQL

MSSQL

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain in-house business applications supporting Sales, Operations, and Finance. You will gather requirements, build proofs-of-concept, and implement applications under a technical lead, while maintaining existing PHP and Java apps.

The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, performing testing and maintenance, and delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.