PHP Software Engineer – Direct Hire / Hybrid - 4833

Tier4 Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm is seeking a PHP Software Engineer to join their hybrid team in Atlanta, GA. Ideal candidates will possess 3–5 years of experience and strong proficiency in PHP, alongside familiarity with Laravel. You will build and maintain efficient PHP applications while collaborating with various teams. The firm offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth while ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and Laravel.
• Solid experience with MySQL and working in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules.
• Develop and maintain server-side logic and core databases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PHP application issues.
• Participate in full SDLC activities including code reviews and launches.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

Git

Communication Skills

Tools

Linux

Jira

Job description

PHP Software Engineer – Direct Hire / Hybrid - 4833

Location: Atlanta GA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Permanent

*** candidates MUST BE eligible for hire WITHOUT sponsorship and able to work on W2 ONLY. NO C2C or 1099 candidates can be considered at this time ***

Are you passionate about building high-performance applications and solving complex technical challenges? Join our dynamic engineering team and help us create scalable, efficient solutions that power exceptional user experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules.
• Develop and maintain server-side logic and core databases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PHP application issues.
• Refactor, optimize, and scale existing applications.
• Integrate front-end elements with back-end logic.
• Participate in full SDLC activities including code reviews and launches.
• Document features, architecture, and technical decisions.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers and full-stack engineers.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP.
• At least 1 year of experience with Laravel.
• Solid experience with MySQL and working in a Linux environment.
• Familiarity with version control (Git).
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Stand-Out Skills

• Ability to solve complex performance and architectural challenges.
• Experience refactoring and optimizing legacy codebases.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving mindset.

Bonus Points

• Experience with Agile principles.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar project management tools.
• Knowledge of automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.