PHP Software Engineer

OxBlue; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Casual dress and snacks

Massage and social events

Job summary

OxBlue is seeking a PHP Software Engineer to join our Development team. You will build server-side logic, manage the central database, and ensure high performance for the application while integrating front-end work from the Front-End team.

This is a full-time role with hybrid or remote options. The ideal candidate has a BS in a technical field and strong PHP expertise, plus experience with Laravel, MySQL/MariaDB, Linux, and Git.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Responsibilities

• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Work closely with your team in completing projects
• Troubleshoot and fix any issues relating to our PHP applications
• Develop and test software for enterprise and/or client applications
• Refactor, optimize, and improve existing codebases for maintenance and scale
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers
• Convey effectively the status of task progress, evaluations, suggestions, and schedules
• Provide insights and improvements related to technical and process issues
• Document developed features and architecture

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL / MariaDB

Linux

Git

Front-end integration

Communication

Problem solving

Agile practices

Education

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira Software

Job description

Department: Development
Type: Full Time, Hybrid OR Remote
Job Level: Intermediate
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a PHP Software Engineer, your focus will be on developing server-side logic, defining and maintaining the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the application's front end. You will integrate front-end web elements built by the Front-End team and be part of a full-stack, creative team responsible for all aspects of software development, from specification review and assessment through developing, code review, launching, and maintaining internal and external products.

As a PHP Software Engineer you would:

• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Work closely with your team in completing projects
• Troubleshoot and fix any issues relating to our PHP applications
• Develop and test software for enterprise and/or client applications
• Refactor, optimize, and improve existing codebases for maintenance and scale
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers
• Convey effectively the status of task progress, evaluations, suggestions, and schedules
• Provide insights and improvements related to technical and process issues
• Document developed features and architecture

You have:

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• High proficiency working in PHP
• At least one year of experience with Laravel
• Proficiency working with MySQL or MariaDB
• Proficiency working within a Linux environment
• Familiarity with version control software, such as Git
• Familiarity with agentic code generation using frontier AI models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to explain complex technical problems to both technical and non-technical people

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with Agile software principles
• Experience using project management software, such as Jira Software
• Experience with all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with automated testing, including unit testing and CI/CD pipelines

Our Perks:

• Health insurance paid 100% for employee and 50% for family
• Dental insurance paid 100% for employee
• 401k with company match
• A fun work environment: casual dress, free snacks, complimentary massages, and great parties
• Investment in your professional development with internal promotions, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid sabbatical program: 4 weeks every 5 years
• An award-winning culture recognized for its high level of employee satisfaction
• Long-term disability paid 100% for employee
• Life/AD&D
• Paid parental leave

The above summary of benefits is subject to change, is for informational purposes only, and does not create any contract rights to benefits.

If you have what it takes and are looking for a company committed to the success of its clients and its people, we want to hear from you.

Diversity and Inclusion are important to OxBlue. We value the diversity of thought that comes with working with people from varied backgrounds. Our continuous improvement and ability to serve our customers depend on creating a workplace that brings out the best in everyone. That’s why we are committed to continuing to create an atmosphere of positivity, happiness, and inclusion.

OxBlue is most successful when we capitalize on opportunity and culture which are essential to both innovation and our shared experience. We believe that we are at our best when we’re together, collaborating under one roof, but we also recognize the need for flexibility. Depending on their role, employees may work remotely up to 2 days per week once onboarding is complete.