Senior PHP Engineer - Backend Architect for Modern APIs

FlightSafety International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior PHP Engineer to drive backend design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical applications. You will help modernize our architecture and ensure scalable, secure software aligned with aviation training needs.

You will own the full development lifecycle—from APIs to final releases—while mentoring mid-level and junior developers. Focus on robust, observable systems with test-driven development and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in any software development role.
• Solid experience in .NET platform and MVC.
• Solid experience in Java/J2EE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend applications and APIs primarily using PHP.
• Lead efforts to refactor legacy code and introduce modern tooling as we evolve the tech stack.
• Enable teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable software through TDD and code reviews.
• Contribute to system-wide architectural planning, API strategy, and database design.
• Ensure interoperability between legacy services, enterprise databases, and modern client apps.

Skills

Backend development

Code reviews

Mentoring

System architecture

APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PHP

.NET MVC

Java/J2EE

Docker

Cloud deployments

Job description

FlightSafety International in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior PHP Engineer to drive backend design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical applications. You will help modernize our architecture and ensure scalable, secure software aligned with aviation training needs.

You will own the full development lifecycle—from APIs to final releases—while mentoring mid-level and junior developers. Focus on robust, observable systems with test-driven development and cross-team collaboration.