Software Engineer (PHP Laravel)
Role summary
We are seeking an experienced PHP Laravel Software Engineer to join our professional services team. This role focuses on new development and upgrades of legacy applications for external clients. The engineer will utilize the Laravel framework, architect n-Tier applications, design database schemas, tune SQL Server queries, implement APIs, and design user interfaces. Responsibilities include implementing automated tests, deploying releases, translating requirements into technical specifications, and collaborating with clients and internal teams. The position requires 4+ years of web application development and PHP/Laravel experience, along with 3+ years in C#, .NET, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Pantheon), GitHub, Salesforce integrations, and Agile methodologies is essential. Remote candidates within the US are welcome.
*Note - to be considered for this role you must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in professional web application development and 4+ years of experience with the following technologies - C#, .NET, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS.*
We are seeking an experienced PHP Laravel Software Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on new development and upgrades of legacy applications for external clients. This Software Engineer will be joining a professional services team which values collaboration and communication, pays attention to detail, and has a consultative mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize Laravel framework for development of custom web applications and sites
- Develop web applications
- Architect n-Tier applications
- Design and improve database schemas
- Tune Microsoft SQL Server database queries
- Implement APIs
- Design user interfaces using responsive design
- Implement automated tests such as Behat testing, Unit testing and post deployment validation
- Responsible for the deployment of new product releases
- Work with the team to translate business and product requirements into estimates and detailed technical specifications, architectures, and extensible code
- Collaborate with clients to better understand requirements
- Complete assigned stories, bugs and tasks within the committed timeframe analyzed with technical leads and/or business analysts each sprint
- Present internal end-of-sprint or client demos as scheduled
- Actively participate in sprint retrospectives and planning ceremonies, as well as technical planning meetings or internal collabs
- Be an advocate for best practices, reliable, scalable, and performant code
- Communicate in a proactive, timely manner via multiple channels (Email, Teams, Slack, Jira)
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of professional web application development experience
- 4+ years of developing PHP applications under LAMP using frameworks such as Laravel, or others
- 3+ years of experience with the following technologies - C#, .NET, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS
- Experience with Salesforce integrations and migrations
- Experience with deploying to cloud environments like AWS, Azure, Pantheon or others
- Experience with GitHub
- Familiarity with Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence)
- Ability to analyze, estimate, and clarify requirements with Business Analyst(s)
- Experience with the Agile process and Scrum framework
- Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Ability to articulate complex technical ideas to non-technical people, therefore, strong written and oral communication skills a must
- Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a larger team
Additional Skills / Experience Preferred:
- Microsoft Power BI experience is desirable
- Able to multi-task and coordinate work for multiple projects at the same time
- Experience creating guidance, documentation, tools, and samples for engineers to utilize to accelerate / automate tasks
Details:
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
*Remote candidates welcome, but must reside within the United States*
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About us:
Founded in 1998 by software engineers, Breakthrough Technologies (BT) builds web applications, K-12, and professional assessment solutions to address a wide variety of complex problems. In addition to assessments, we develop custom web applications when out-of-the-box solutions don't offer what a client truly needs or wants.
For our clients, we won't redirect to mainstream, costly technology in order to find a solution to problems. We will communicate to develop a smart, creative solution using open-source products that perfectly fit their needs.
We leverage proven platforms, such as TAO and Drupal. We also deliver JavaScript, .NET, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and other end-to-end services. We are 100% based in the U.S. with offices north of Chicago, right next to Northwestern University.
Breakthrough Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity. No employee or candidate will be discriminated against based on age, race, color, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, order of protection status, pregnancy, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote