Senior Programmer / Analyst II

Volanno Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solution provider in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Programmer / Analyst II to design, develop, and maintain data-driven web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong PHP skills, experience with frameworks like Phalcon or Laravel, and a solid understanding of front-end technologies. Responsibilities include full-stack development, working with relational databases, and deploying applications in AWS. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required, along with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing applications in PHP at an intermediate or advanced level.
• Strong experience with PHP frameworks (Phalcon, Laravel, or comparable frameworks).
• Solid understanding of front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX).
• Strong experience working with relational databases, preferably MariaDB.
• Experience using Git for source control.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and command-line tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy PHP-based web applications.
• Build and maintain front-end interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Work with relational databases (MariaDB) to manage large data sets.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas.
• Develop and maintain applications using PHP frameworks.
• Use Git for version control and collaborate within a team.
• Work in Docker-based development environments.
• Deploy and support applications hosted in AWS.

Skills

PHP development

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

SQL

Git

Linux command-line

Docker

AWS

MariaDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Description

As a Senior Programmer / Analyst II, you will design, develop, and maintain data-driven web applications using PHP and modern front-end technologies. This role involves full-stack development, working with large relational databases, containerized development environments, and cloud-based infrastructure. You will participate in the complete software lifecycle, from development and testing through deployment and ongoing production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy PHP-based web applications
• Build and maintain front-end interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Work with relational databases (MariaDB) to query, optimize, and manage large data sets
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas
• Develop and maintain applications using PHP frameworks (Phalcon preferred; Laravel or similar frameworks acceptable)
• Use Git for version control and collaborate within a team-based workflow
• Work in Docker-based development environments
• Deploy and support applications hosted in AWS
• Perform unit and functional testing and support production releases
• Provide ongoing application support by troubleshooting and resolving issues
• Access and maintain Linux servers (RHEL 9) via SSH as needed

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience developing applications in PHP at an intermediate or advanced level
• Strong experience with PHP frameworks (Phalcon, Laravel, or comparable frameworks)
• Solid understanding of front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX)
• Strong experience working with relational databases, preferably MariaDB
• Experience using Git for source control
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and command-line tools
• Ability to follow best practices for clean code, security, and maintainability
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS environments
• Familiarity with Docker for local development and deployment workflows
• Experience working on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9) systems
• Object-oriented PHP development experience
• Strong understanding of PHP execution and request lifecycle
• Advanced database skills, including query optimization and indexing
• Familiarity with jQuery and related libraries (DataTables, etc.)
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization across systems
• Understanding of web application security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and compliance requirements
• Experience designing scalable application architectures

Company Profile

Volanno is a certified woman-owned small business headquartered in Washington, DC. As an IT solution provider, our services include software development, data analytics, and technology implementation. From scoping and defining to implementation and support, we are ready to support our clients’ needs at any stage of development in designing and building solutions that prepare them for the future.

Volanno is an equal opportunity employer. Volanno will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status