Serve as a Sr. developer for the team, guiding design, development, and deployment of modern Laravel-based applications.
Architect and lead the migration of legacy CodeIgniter applications to Laravel, ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code or equivalent) to accelerate development, improve code quality, support large-scale refactoring, generate comprehensive unit and integration tests, and maintain up-to-date system documentation.
Mentor team members and foster knowledge-sharing across the team.
Write clean, secure, and efficient code, with a strong emphasis on documentation and testing.
Review and approve code written by peers to maintain code quality and consistency.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives via Microsoft Teams.
Track time and deliverables accurately using internal tools and project tracking systems.
Remain up to date with security best practices and modern development approaches.
Demonstrate a self-directed approach to solving problems, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Promote a user-first mindset and empathetic software design.
Requirements
8+ years of professional experience in full-stack PHP development, with deep expertise in Laravel.
Proven experience transitioning applications from legacy frameworks (CodeIgniter) to Laravel.
Excellent proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Vue.js.
Strong understanding of front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, and preprocessors like SASS/LESS.
Proficiency with Git for version control and Unix/Linux command-line environments.
Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs.
Strong attention to detail and user-centric thinking.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government background clearance.
Tech Stack
JavaScript
Linux
Laravel
PHP
SCSS
Unix
Vue.js
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
PTO and Federal Holidays
Corporate-provided Laptop
Professional Training and Development Opportunities