Overview
We're looking for a
senior-level Full-Stack PHP Developer
who thrives on solving real problems, takes full ownership of systems, and communicates clearly and thoroughly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into existing applications, understanding how they actually work, and improving them with pragmatic, well-reasoned solutions.
You'll work on production SaaS systems built primarily on
PHP 8 and CodeIgniter
, spanning application logic, data modeling, and frontend integration. We value engineers who think end-to-end, explain their reasoning, and treat the product as if they own it.
What You'll Do
Own application features and fixes from start to finish
— from investigation and design through implementation and rollout
Deep-dive into existing PHP/CodeIgniter codebases to debug issues, improve reliability, and reduce technical debt
Design and implement new features with attention to maintainability, performance, and clarity
Collaborate closely with product and engineering peers, clearly explaining tradeoffs, risks, and decisions
Improve application architecture incrementally (schemas, services, controllers, APIs)
Participate in production issue triage and root-cause analysis when needed
Proactively identify improvements rather than waiting for tickets
Core Technical Requirements
Strong experience with PHP 8
in production environments
Hands-on experience with CodeIgniter
(or deep familiarity with similar MVC PHP frameworks)
Solid background in
LAMP-style stacks
(Linux, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP, Apache/Nginx)
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
Comfortable working across backend and frontend boundaries
Working knowledge of JavaScript, AJAX, and modern browser behavior
Strong SQL skills and experience designing/debugging relational schemas
Nice-to-Have (Not Required)
Familiarity with Redis, Elasticsearch, or similar data stores
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, basic DevOps workflows, or cloud hosting (AWS/GCP/etc.)
Experience modernizing legacy PHP applications
Familiarity with containerized or service-oriented deployments
What We Care About Most
Ownership mentality
— you don't just "complete tasks," you take responsibility for outcomes
Problem-solving depth
— you like understanding why something broke, not just patching it
Verbose, clear communication
— you explain your thinking, document decisions, and surface risks early
Comfort working independently without constant oversight
Strong judgment when balancing speed vs. correctness
Experience Level
5+ years
professional experience building and maintaining PHP applications
Proven track record working in real production systems (not just greenfield demos)
Working Environment
Results-focused culture: outcomes matter more than hours
Remote-friendly, globally distributed team
High trust, low micromanagement
Direct access to decision-makers and real influence over technical direction
Why This Role
Real systems, real users, real problems
Autonomy to improve code and architecture meaningfully
Opportunity to be a true owner, not a ticket-taker
Competitive compensation with room for growth