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We pride ourselves on providing outstanding professional and technical services through building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with usesto.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nDevelop new website applications and extend functionality of existing sites\r\nUse PHP, JavaScript, Application Frameworks, APIs, and SQL databases to create, extend, and maintain custom internal- and external-facing applications\r\nTest code, features, business rules, and integrations\r\nTroubleshoot and fix website, application, and user support issues.\r\nWork closely with Project Manager, customers, and other staff members to collect requirements, estimate work, and ensure that tasks are deployed according to schedule\r\nDesign and envision new web-based systems in response to customer business requirements\r\nQualifications/Desired Skills:\r\nRequired Skills\r\nBS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math OR\r\n5 years of professional web/software development experience\r\nPHP 7+ OOP\r\nUS Citizenship\r\nAbility to obtain & maintain a SECRET Security Clearance\r\nMySQL\r\nHTML/CSS\r\nJavaScript\r\nIn addition to these skills, we also desire a candidate who has experience with the following:\r\nGit\r\nLinux/Apache Environments\r\nPHP MVC Application Frameworks (e.g., CakePHP)\r\nWeb APIs\r\nUnix/Linux Command Line Tools\r\nAdditional Details\r\nWhile this is a primarily remote position, candidates must be available for in-person meetings at Aberdeen Proving Ground on a monthly basis.\r\nWhat We Offer\r\n401(k)\r\n401(k) matching\r\nDental insurance\r\nHealth insurance\r\nHealth savings account\r\nLife insurance\r\nPaid time off\r\nVision insurance\r\nIf you enjoy intellectually challenging projects, love to code, and enjoy brainstorming with like-minded developers who are part of a highly skilled software development team then Altus may be for you!\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Altus","rawCompany":"altus","city":"Hyattsville","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-19T00:49:44.110Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Backend Web Developer PHP","description":"Job Title: Backend Web Developer - PHP\r\nCompany: Altus Engineering\r\nLocation: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD\r\nSalary: $115,000-150,000 per year\r\nPosition Overview\r\nWe are seeking a Backend Web Developer, to support our DoD team working on highly visible projects utilizing leading edge technologies.\r\nAbout Us\r\nFounded in 2003, Altus Engineering is a Maryland small business providing professional engineering services to the Department of Defense and industry customers. 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