PHP Developer

Kforce - Boca Raton, FL

Full-time

Boca Raton, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The PHP Developer position at Kforce involves performing complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line. The role requires collaboration with technical personnel to finalize requirements and contribute to project plans and schedules. The developer will work in various environments, implementing coding best practices and resolving technical issues while keeping up with new technology developments.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components
• Complete complex bug fixes
• Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary
• Keep abreast of new technology developments
• Design and work with complex data models
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
• 3+ years of experience in PHP
• 3+ years of experience in Laravel framework or similar MVC frameworks
• 3+ years of experience in Angular 2+
• 2+ years of experience in MySQL
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development
• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets
• Knowledge of test-driven development
• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: PHP, Typescript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, MySQL, UNIX
• Expertise in Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure or similar)
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modelling principles
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques
• Strong research skills
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources
• Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components
• Ability to complete complex bug fixes

Nice-to-haves

• Microsoft Azure experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD) insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project