Salzer Technologies Limited - Philadelphia, PA
posted 5 months ago
Salzer Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Full Stack PHP Developer for a hybrid position based in Philadelphia. The candidate will be required to work in-person at the client's office once a week, specifically on either Tuesday or Wednesday. This role is designed for individuals with a strong background in PHP development, particularly those who have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the field. The company encourages local candidates or those willing to relocate to apply for this opportunity. This is a Contract to Hire (C2H) position, offering a competitive hourly rate of $65. The ideal candidate will possess a robust knowledge of PHP web frameworks, including CodeIgniter, and will be expected to adhere to industry best practices. A solid understanding of PHP's synchronous behavior is essential, as the role requires a full-stack developer who is more experienced in backend programming languages but also capable of managing frontend tasks. Candidates should have a good grasp of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, enabling them to support any front-end development as necessary. Additionally, the candidate should be well-versed in object-oriented PHP programming and demonstrate the ability to write quality backend code, building efficient PHP modules. Familiarity with the limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds is crucial. Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages is also required, along with knowledge of Linux OS, virtual machines, and REST APIs. The role demands the ability to create technical and design documents when necessary, as well as the capability to solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges. A strong understanding of accessibility and security compliance, along with the fundamental design principles behind scalable applications, is expected. Candidates should have experience integrating multiple data sources and databases, and a proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, is essential. The position requires extensive experience working with large applications and a deep understanding of complex business processes. Strong communication skills are necessary, as the candidate will interact directly with all levels of business stakeholders. Experience contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle and consistently delivering quality code after thorough unit testing is vital. The ability to handle multiple priorities and provide support to resolve production issues is also a key aspect of this role.