Senior PHP Developer

Role OverviewThis role is responsible for supporting and enhancing a PHP‑based application ecosystem hosted on AWS, while contributing to longer‑term modernization initiatives. The position involves maintaining existing systems, building new features and services, and supporting a gradual platform consolidation and migration to newer technologies.Technical EnvironmentCore system built on SQL Server (T‑SQL), currently being migrated to AWS RDSAPIs and web applications hosted on AWS EC2 Linux instancesPHP codebase running on ApacheLaravel framework used for APIs and select servicesOperations and inspector web applications built primarily in custom PHP with minimal dependenciesClient application built with a React frontendOperations website built using plain HTMLFile storage handled via AWS S3 buckets and local server storageKey ResponsibilitiesBackend DevelopmentDevelop, maintain, and support PHP applications (primarily object‑oriented and Laravel‑based)Write, optimize, and maintain SQL and T‑SQL, including stored proceduresBuild and support APIs used by internal systems and external applicationsAnalyze, troubleshoot, and support existing production codebasesFrontend DevelopmentPerform light frontend development using core JavaScript, HTML, and CSSCollaborate across teams to support UI enhancements and bug fixesSupport React‑based client applications as neededCloud & InfrastructureSupport migration of SQL Server workloads to AWS RDSProvide AWS architecture recommendations and assist with environment setupPerform Linux infrastructure tasks, including: Managing Apache on Linux EC2 instancesUpdating file server access and permissionsSupport application hosting, file storage, and operational infrastructureWorkload & Project FocusBalance new development with maintenance and support of existing systemsExpect heavier support and maintenance responsibilities initially, transitioning toward more project‑based and modernization work over time