Senior Application Specialist PHP

Irvine TechNology Corporation; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is seeking a Senior Application Specialist (PHP) for a remote, contract-to-hire role. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining PHP applications linked to e-commerce and more. Candidates should have strong PHP skills, a computer science degree, and experience in web app development. Join a company dedicated to technology solutions and personal growth, where your skills can thrive in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in PHP using frameworks like CodeIgniter or Laravel.
• Experience building web-based and API-driven applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mission-critical applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
• Lead technical design discussions for new features.

Skills

Proficiency in PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel)

Web-based application development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)

Database understanding (SQL/NoSQL)

Version control systems (Git)

E-commerce systems experience

Cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)

Security best practices

Education

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

Tools

Zoho

Ring Central

Clarifysoft

Job description

Overview

Sr. Application Specialist (PHP)

Our client is seeking a Senior Application Specialist to join their company for a contract-to-hire position that is remote. The Application Specialist will focus on building and maintaining PHP-based applications and deep integrations with e-commerce, VoIP, and ticketing platforms that power core business workflows.

As part of our process after applying, you may receive an invitation from our AI Recruiter Avery for a short conversation that lets you share more about your background beyond your resume. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Location: Remote, Eastern Time Zone business hours

Compensation: This job is expected to pay about $50-60/hr plus benefits

Client does not offer H1B sponsorship

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mission-critical applications supporting booking, inventory, pricing, and supplier operations
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Develop scalable, high-availability solutions to support global customers and partners
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and consistency
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in a customer-facing environment
• Lead technical design and architecture discussions for new features and system enhancements
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements

What Gets You the Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong proficiency in PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel framework)
• Experience building web-based (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and API-driven applications
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data modeling
• Experience working with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with e-commerce and/or reservation systems (Plus)
• Experience with Zoho, Ring Central, and/or Clarifysoft (Plus)
• Knowledge of security best practices and secure coding standards
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)

Please send your resume to Hannah Xu, Senior Technical Recruiter for immediate consideration.

Irvine Technology Corporation (ITC) is a leading provider of technology and staffing solutions for IT, Security, Engineering, and Interactive Design disciplines servicing startups to enterprise clients, nationally. We pride ourselves in the ability to introduce you to our intimate network of business and technology leaders – bringing you opportunity coupled with personal growth, and professional development! Join us. Let us catapult your career!

Irvine Technology Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Irvine Technology Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.