Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer

Worldpay, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote opportunities may be limited

Job summary

Worldpay, LLC is seeking a Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain our payment API and related services using Phalcon. You will work with a global engineering team to deliver scalable, secure API solutions that power high-volume payments.

The role requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, strong PHP and Phalcon skills, and experience with RESTful APIs and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Proven experience as a Phalcon or PHP developer with willingness to learn Phalcon.
• Proficiency in PHP and relational databases (PostgreSQL or equivalent).
• Familiarity with MVC architecture and Phalcon MVC.
• Experience with RESTful API development and cloud services (AWS, Azure).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain our payment API and services using Phalcon PHP.
• Ensure high performance, security, and scalability of API solutions.
• Create technical documentation and maintain code quality with best practices.
• Write tests, debug, and optimize database queries for performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality APIs.

Skills

PHP

Phalcon

RESTful API

AWS

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

Angular

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Phalcon ORM

Git

SQL

Job description

Job Description Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer to join our ever-evolving engineering team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you’ll own

As a Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our payment API and associated jobs and services using the Phalcon PHP framework. You will work closely with the engineering team to create efficient and scalable API solutions that meet the project's requirements and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop API applications using the Phalcon PHP framework, ensuring high performance and security.
• Continuously monitor and optimize the application for speed, scalability, and efficiency.
• Create technical documentation, including code comments, project documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct unit testing, identify and resolve bugs, and perform debugging to ensure the reliability and stability of the application.
• Design and implement database schemas, interact with databases using Phalcon's ORM, and optimize database queries for performance.
• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code repositories and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including 3rd party integration developers, front-end developers, and project managers, to deliver high-quality API applications.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 10+ years relevant software engineering experience.
• Proven experience as a Phalcon Developer or PHP developer with a strong willingness to learn Phalcon.
• Proficiency in PHP, PostgreSQL or other relational databases, and basic knowledge of web development technologies (JavaScript and Angular).
• Familiarity with MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture and Phalcon's MVC framework.
• Familiarity with Microservices architecture.
• Experience with RESTful API development and consumption.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• It’s a bonus if you have Experience with additional PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel, Symfony) is a plus.
• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing online payment systems at scale, with a comprehensive understanding of high-volume payment processing workflows and technologies.

About the team

At Payrix, we are a global team of passionate Client Facing, Financial Services and Technology experts. We provide vertical software companies with an all-in-one platform and white-glove implementation approach to capitalize on the opportunities for growth, innovation, and transformation within embedded payments. Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer? Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Salary

For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $150,300.00-$226,950.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.

Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation.

EEOC Statement

Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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