PHP Web Developer at Aretum - Federal IT Career

Aretum; États-Unis; À distance; USD 75 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life Insurance

Résumé du poste

Aretum is seeking a PHP Web Developer for federal IT contracting. This remote role counts on U.S. work authorization and Public Trust eligibility. The position supports a contingent contract with a $75,000–$100,000 salary range and requires security-conscious development and DevOps integration.

The role involves maintaining 25+ PHP sites, RESTful API work, database design, and monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana. Expect 3–5 years of experience and a strong emphasis on security and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 3 years of development experience with OOP.
• 2 years of PHP or Python programming.
• 2 years of experience managing relational DBMSs such as MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with modern web app architecture (frontend, backend, APIs).
• Experience with PHP frameworks (CodeIgniter, Laravel, Zend, or similar).
• CI/CD and IT security practices for web development (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF).
• Experience with containers (Docker) and automation (Jenkins, GitLab runners).
• Familiarity with Solr/Elasticsearch and enterprise search basics.

Responsabilités

• Support a portfolio of PHP websites and web applications (MySQL, possibly Oracle and Postgres).
• Maintain, enhance, and rewrite existing code.
• Write clean, modular server-side PHP code powering features and business logic.
• Design and manage relational databases, write optimized SQL, ensure data integrity and security.
• Design, develop, and consume RESTful APIs; use frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or Yii.
• Deploy sites to Apache/NGINX; manage Git; provide updates and refactors.
• Assist with automating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/Ansible/Terraform/Docker.
• Debug code, perform unit/integration tests, resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Handle authentication, authorization, data validation; protect against common web vulnerabilities.
• Implement monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana; maintain the Solr Search platform.
• Support server content management and COTS applications.

Connaissances

PHP OOP

CI/CD

Security best practices

Relational databases

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Prometheus

Git/GitLab

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Outils

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Prometheus

Grafana

Solr/Elasticsearch

Docker

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Description du poste

PHP Web Developer at Aretum - Federal IT Career — Remote

This PHP Web Developer role at Aretum sits in the federal IT contracting space — a niche with strong job stability but specific trade-offs worth evaluating carefully.

Compensation: The $75,000–$100,000 range is below market for a mid-level PHP developer with CI/CD and security expertise in many U.S. metro markets (national median for similar roles is $95k–$130k). However, federal contracts offer job security and benefits that partially offset this gap.

• Federal IT security compliance (CUI handling, Public Trust clearance — a career differentiator)
• Enterprise search (Solr/Elasticsearch) and monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana)

Green flags: Broad tech stack exposure, security-focused development practices, and DevOps integration make this a solid career builder. Training & Development is listed as a benefit, suggesting investment in employee growth.

Red flags: This is a contingent position — it only activates if Aretum wins the contract. Candidates should clarify the timeline and probability before committing. Additionally, the salary ceiling of $100k may limit earning potential for senior developers.

Best suited for: Mid-level developers (3–5 years experience) looking to gain federal contracting credentials and broaden their DevOps and security skill set.

Public Trust Eligibility Required

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of 25+ PHP websites and several database-driven web applications, mainly MySQL, and possibly Oracle and Postgres databases
• Maintain, enhance, and rewrite existing code
• Write clean, modular, and efficient server-side PHP code to power application features, business logic, and dynamic web pages
• Design, create, upgrade, and manage relational databases (such as MySQL or PostgreSQL), write optimized SQL queries, and maintain data integrity and schemas; ensure passwords are updated and secure
• Design, develop, and consume RESTful APIs, work with modern PHP frameworks (such as Laravel, Symfony, or Yii), and integrate third-party web services
• Deploy sites and applications to web servers (like Apache or NGINX), manage version control via Git, and provide ongoing updates, bug fixes, and legacy code refactoring
• Assist with automating CI/CD pipelines leveraging tools like Jenkins/Ansible/Terraform/Docker
• Debug existing code, perform unit and integration testing, and resolve application or performance bottlenecks
• Handle user authentication, authorization, data validation, and protect applications against common web vulnerabilities (like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF), ensure IT security compliance, and remediate security scans
• Implement and enhance monitoring of web applications using Prometheus and Grafana
• Support, maintain, and enhance the current Solr Search platform
• Assist the team in improving and maintaining server content management and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of development experience with OOP
• 2 years of experience with PHP or Python programming
• 2 years of experience managing relational DBMSs such as MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL/Oracle
• Experience with modern web application architecture (frontend, backend, APIs)
• Experience with PHP frameworks (CodeIgniter, Laravel, Zend, or similar)
• Expertise in troubleshooting and debugging issues across various applications and tech stacks
• Experience with containers (Docker) and automation using tools like Jenkins, GitLab runners, and CI/CD
• Experience with IT security best practices for web development, such as preventing SQL Injection remediation and Cross-Site Scripting
• Experience with implementing input sanitization, Transport Layer Security, Dependency Management, hot fixes, and patching
• Proficiency with Smarty template engine or similar
• Familiarity with modern JS frameworks (jQuery, AngularJS, ReactJS, etc.)
• Familiarity with libraries such as Bootstrap, Material Design
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, GitLab
• Understanding of W3C standards and UI/UX design

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to write clean code (formatting, comments, standards)
• Ability to work with existing code and knowledge of web application optimization techniques
• Experience with Linux server administration, e.g., Apache config files, MySQL configuration, and general system admin tasks for regular Linux servers and Docker containers
• Experience with developing or managing enterprise search technologies like SOLR or Elasticsearch

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation's veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency's background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available.

• Salary Range: $75,000–$100,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Is this PHP developer role truly remote? Yes, it is listed as a remote position. However, it supports a U.S. federal government contract and requires U.S. work authorization and Public Trust eligibility, so candidates must be based in the United States. Occasional travel under 10% may be required. What is the salary range for this position? The salary range is $75,000–$100,000 annually. Final compensation is based on education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements. What does 'contingent position' mean for this role? It means the job offer is conditional on Aretum winning the associated government contract. Candidates should ask Aretum about the expected contract award timeline before accepting an offer. What security clearance or background check is required? This role requires Public Trust eligibility and may require a Suitability Determination depending on the agency's requirements. A background investigation will be conducted. Visa sponsorship is not available. What PHP frameworks and technologies are required for this role? Candidates need experience with PHP frameworks such as CodeIgniter, Laravel, or Zend, along with Docker, Git, Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like jQuery, AngularJS, or ReactJS.

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