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Walker Elliott

PHP Developer

Walker Elliott, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Our client, an insurance company, is looking for an experienced PHP Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services. This role involves building high-performance APIs, integrating third-party services, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and secure software solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and deploy high-quality PHP-based applications and APIs

Maintain and enhance existing applications, ensuring performance, stability, and security

Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards

Integrate third-party APIs, databases, and cloud services

Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues in production environments

Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions

Implement data security and access control best practices

Contribute to process improvements and automation where possible

Requirements

3+ years of experience in PHP development (Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks)

Strong understanding of OOP, MVC architecture, and RESTful API design

Hands-on experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL databases

Proficient in version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows

Experience working with Linux-based environments

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills

Ability to collaborate effectively in an agile team environment

Advantageous

Experience with microservices architecture or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms

Background in performance tuning and security best practices

Experience with API authentication (OAuth2, JWT)

This role is onsite 5 days per week in central Houston, TX.

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please email your resume to resumes@walker-elliott.com or apply online.

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