Senior Backend Developer (PHP)

Role OverviewTitle: Senior PHP DeveloperLocation: Minneapolis, MNExperience: 5-10+ yearsFocus: Backend application developmentAbout Project:The project involves working on an existing backend application built in PHP, focused on developing and maintaining RESTful APIs that support business functionality and integrations with other systems.The selected candidate will be responsible for:Designing, building, and enhancing backend services and APIsWorking extensively with SQL databases for data processing and optimizationMaintaining and improving application performance, scalability, and reliabilityCollaborating with frontend and other teams to support end-to-end feature deliveryKey RequirementThe client is looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong PHP experience, focused on building and maintaining RESTful APIs and working with SQL databases.This is not a DevOps or CI/CD-heavy role.Required SkillsStrong hands-on experience in PHP development (Laravel/Symfony preferred)Experience in designing and building RESTful APIsSolid SQL/database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MS SQL)Experience in backend development for production applicationsFamiliarity with version control (Git)Additional/Preferred SkillsBasic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSSExposure to scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Familiarity with testing tools (Playwright, PyUnit, etc.)Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (Grafana, Splunk)Job Description shared by Sarah:5+ years of experience with programming SQL for database technologies such as Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Postgres5+ years of strong development proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, Python, PHP, JavaScript, HTML,CSS technologiesStrong knowledge of RESTful API designFamiliarity with markup languages such as XML, JSON, YAML, and HTMLExperience with testing tools such as Playwright, Pester, PyUnitExperience with IDE's such as VS Code, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Visual Studio, etc. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)Experience with orchestration such as Jenkins, GitHub ActionsExperience with artifact repositories such as ArtifactoryExperience with observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and BigPandaExperience with logging tools such as Splunk