Software Developer (PHP/Laravel) - Build In-House Apps & APIs

Cogent Communications; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain multiple in-house business applications supporting Corporate Sales, Operations, and Finance. You will gather requirements, build proofs‑of‑concepts, and work under a technical lead to complete development, testing, and deployment while maintaining existing PHP/JAVA apps.

The role requires 3+ years PHP, 2+ years Laravel, and experience with MySQL/MSSQL, HTML/CSS/JS, and full SDLC.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PHP web development experience.
• 2+ years with the Laravel Framework.
• 2+ years of full-time experience with MySQL and/or MSSQL.
• Proficiency with HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
• Experience in all phases of SDLC, OO analysis and design, and revision control systems.
• Ability to converse with end-users, gather requirements, and provide feedback in plain non-technical English.
• Ability to structure a software project (UI / API / DB).
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation.
• At least 2 years of Computer Science college education or similar studies.
• Outstanding customer service and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Capable of writing and presenting detailed documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technology/capability gaps, research, develop, and deploy software solutions.
• Work with project leads to define sprints and associated deliverables.
• Collaborate with other developers to design and optimize code.
• Conduct integration, test, bug fixes, and other software maintenance activities.
• Perform requirements analysis and proofs of concept or prototyping as needed.
• Support applications in O&M status by providing enhancements and bug fixes.
• Code, test, and debug new software or enhancements to existing software.
• Develop user interfaces and applications by setting expectations and priorities throughout the life cycle.
• Integrate platforms leveraging APIs.
• Assist in creating technical documentation and user guides.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

MSSQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

SDLC

End-user communication

API design

Education

CS coursework / degree

Tools

MySQL

MSSQL

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain multiple in-house business applications supporting Corporate Sales, Operations, and Finance. You will gather requirements, build proofs‑of‑concepts, and work under a technical lead to complete development, testing, and deployment while maintaining existing PHP/JAVA apps.

The role requires 3+ years PHP, 2+ years Laravel, and experience with MySQL/MSSQL, HTML/CSS/JS, and full SDLC.