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Job ID 2601240 Location REMOTE WORK, TX, US Date Posted 2026-02-13 Category Software Subcategory SW Engineer Schedule Full-time Shift Day Job Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time Minimum Clearance Required Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None Potential for Remote Work Yes Description Seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong server-side and PHP focus to support the full software development lifecycle of cloud-based, scalable web applications. This role emphasizes backend architecture, API development, database integration, and containerized deployments, while collaborating with UI, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical systems. Target salary is $115-120k. (Please note this position is funded through June 2026.) Primary Focus Areas • Server-side and API development. • PHP-based application architecture. • Database-driven web applications. • Containerized and cloud-hosted systems. • Agile software delivery. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP. • Support full-stack integration between front-end and backend components. • Develop scalable web, desktop, and utility applications. • Analyze and resolve issues related to system intent, outputs, data flows, and controls. • Optimize server-side performance, reliability, and maintainability. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions. • Participate fully in Agile ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives). Qualifications Core Technical Skills • Server-Side PHP (advanced), API development, backend optimization. • Databases SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL). • Containers Docker and containerized application deployment. • Cloud Experience developing and running applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred). • DevOps GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Agile & Delivery • Strong experience working on Agile teams. • Focus on scalable, maintainable backend solutions. • Comfortable collaborating across engineering, UI, and operations teams. • Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree. Security & Compliance • Active Secret clearance. • U.S. Citizenship required. Preferred / Value-Add Experience • AWS DevOps Engineer certification. • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Record Stores (LRS). • Familiarity with Moodle, Rustici, Superset. • Experience supporting data-heavy or reporting-focused platforms. • Backend performance tuning and scalability work. • Experience modernizing legacy PHP systems. • Exposure to DevSecOps practices in cloud environments. • DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.) Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.