Senior Software Engineer (IT)

FlightSafety International Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a Senior PHP Engineer to drive backend design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical applications. You will own the full development lifecycle, architect APIs, and align with modernization efforts while ensuring robust, scalable software architectures for aviation professionals.

You will lead refactors, promote TDD, and collaborate across frontend and server-side teams to deliver secure, observable backend solutions using PHP, .NET, and Java

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Solid experience in .NET MVC and Java/J2EE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend applications and APIs using PHP.
• Refactor legacy code and introduce modern tooling.
• Promote test-driven development and rigorous code reviews.

Skills

PHP development

TDD

Code reviews

Mentoring juniors

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

ASP.NET MVC

Java/J2EE

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

As a Senior PHP Engineer,you'llbring deep backendexpertiseto drive the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical applications. This role is integral in ensuring our existing PHP-based systemsremainrobust, scalable, and secure, while also playing a crucial part in architecting our transition toward a modernized software architecture.You'lltake ownership of the full development lifecycle, from system architecture and APIs to final release,helping aviation professionals engage with powerful tools built on sound architectural principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design, build, andmaintainrobust backend applications and APIs primarily using PHP.
• Lead efforts to refactor legacy code and strategically introduce modern tooling as we evolve our technology stack.
• Enable teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable software through test-driven development (TDD) and rigorous code reviews.
• Contribute to system-wide architectural planning, API strategy, and database design.
• Ensure seamless interoperability between legacy backend services, enterprise databases, and modern client applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and deliver features across frontend and server-side components.
• Apply software development patterns to create secure, efficient, and highly observable backend solutions.
• Stay current on backend trends, modernization strategies, and broader technologies to inform product innovation and stack migration.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of experience in any software development role
• Solid experience in .NET platform and MVC
• Solid experience in Java/J2EE preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience planning and executing the migration or modernization of legacy PHP applications to newer architectures.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud platform deployments.
• Familiarity with domain-driven design, event sourcing, and service-oriented architecture.
• Comfortable working across cross-functional teams and actively mentoring mid-level and junior developers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/orencounteredby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee maybe requiredto stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment isusually lowto moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.