{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"df8aaa6b15cbffac53038c7f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df8aaa6b15cbffac53038c7f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df8aaa6b15cbffac53038c7f","title":"Associate Software Engineer - PHP","description":"Ensora Health is the leading provider of software and services for mental and behavioral health therapists, trusted by over 200,000 individual providers and more than 28,000 practices. Our unmatched expertise, partnership, and breadth of products allow us to fine-tune solutions that meet the specific needs of everyone from solo practitioners to larger practices. With AI-enabled solutions that span practice management to electronic medical records and e-prescribing to billing, we help eliminate administrative complexity and create harmony between therapists, their clients, and the whole healthcare community.\nJob Description\nWe are seeking an Associate PHP Software Engineer with a strong foundation in PHP development and a genuine curiosity about how AI can make engineering faster, smarter, and more scalable. You will contribute to the full development lifecycle, including coding, debugging, testing, and documentation, while learning best practices from senior engineers who actively use AI-assisted tools in their daily workflows. Ideal candidates are problem-solvers who write clean, efficient, and well-structured code, are eager to incorporate AI into how they build software, and thrive in collaborative, Agile environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nWrite code for small features or modules using PHP, leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate development and learning.\nDesign basic functions, avoiding duplications and interface-breaking changes.\nDebug recurring issues and contribute to test automation, using AI tools to help identify patterns and generate test cases.\nParticipate in code reviews and learn from feedback.\nApply team practices for debugging and adhere to code quality standards (coverage and gates).\nUnderstand common security vulnerabilities and how to avoid them.\nCommunicate progress and complete tasks as forecasted.\nUpdate documentation and user guides, using AI to assist with drafting and maintaining technical documentation.\nParticipate in sprint planning and backlog refinement.\nContribute to Agile development practices.\nStay curious about emerging AI tools and share what you learn with the team.\nTechnical Skills\nStrong knowledge of PHP fundamentals and object-oriented programming.\nComfortable working from the Linux command line.\nUnderstanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS3.\nDatabase experience and familiarity with SQL/MySQL.\nBasic understanding of system architecture and observability.\nAdheres to code quality standards (coverage and gates).\nNice to have: Experience with Docker/containerization and AWS cloud services.\nNice to have: Any hands-on experience using AI tools for coding, debugging, test generation, or documentation.\nWho You Are\nYou communicate clearly and concisely, whether written or verbal.\nYou share knowledge frequently with teammates.\nYou build trust and positive relationships, and give credit where it's due.\nYou accept and apply constructive feedback professionally.\nYou show eagerness to learn both the domain and the technology, including new AI-powered development tools.\nYou understand team processes and adhere to them.\nYou are reliable, accountable, and open to new ideas and creative solutions, especially when it comes to using AI to work smarter.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree or equivalent experience.\n1+ years of experience in software development (or strong academic projects).\nFamiliarity with web, mobile, or backend development.\nKnowledge of Agile methodology.\nWhy Ensora Health\nMeaningful impact. Your code directly supports the therapists and practices that are making mental health care more accessible every day.\nGrowth-focused culture. As an associate engineer, you'll have mentorship from senior engineers and real opportunities to level up your skills.\nRoom to innovate. We're building AI-enabled solutions in a space that's ripe for transformation, and every team member has a voice in how we get there.\nAdditional Information\nWhile we've outlined some key qualities we typically seek, it's essential to remember that there might be additional unique strengths and talents you possess that would make you an exceptional match for us, even if they're not explicitly mentioned. Studies have consistently highlighted the significance of this principle, particularly for individuals from disenfranchised backgrounds, including women and other marginalized groups. These individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement, unlike their male counterparts who are more inclined to apply when they meet around 60% of the criteria.\nThe message we want to convey is that taking a leap of faith and applying can be incredibly rewarding. Your distinct abilities and perspectives could be exactly what we need to create a more diverse and inclusive team. So, don't hesitate—apply today and let's explore the exciting possibilities together!\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nAt Ensora Health, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging aren’t just words. We celebrate what makes us unique, foster an ecosystem of inclusion for all and harness our talents to promote diversity of thought and action in everything we do.\nWe instill Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging into the fabric of our CARING culture and business, as we strive to be recognized not only as the leader in healthcare technology, but also for our intentional efforts to promote a diverse community.\nWe will champion non-discriminatory practices throughout the employee and customer lifecycle; caring for every person regardless of race, national origin, color, religion, disability, sex, orientation, or familial status.\nEnsora Health is an equal opportunity employer.","company":"Therapy Brands Thrive","rawCompany":"therapy brands thrive","city":"Charlotte","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:25:18.413Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Software Engineer - PHP","description":"Ensora Health is the leading provider of software and services for mental and behavioral health therapists, trusted by over 200,000 individual providers and more than 28,000 practices. 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Ideal candidates are problem-solvers who write clean, efficient, and well-structured code, are eager to incorporate AI into how they build software, and thrive in collaborative, Agile environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nWrite code for small features or modules using PHP, leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate development and learning.\nDesign basic functions, avoiding duplications and interface-breaking changes.\nDebug recurring issues and contribute to test automation, using AI tools to help identify patterns and generate test cases.\nParticipate in code reviews and learn from feedback.\nApply team practices for debugging and adhere to code quality standards (coverage and gates).\nUnderstand common security vulnerabilities and how to avoid them.\nCommunicate progress and complete tasks as forecasted.\nUpdate documentation and user guides, using AI to assist with drafting and maintaining technical documentation.\nParticipate in sprint planning and backlog refinement.\nContribute to Agile development practices.\nStay curious about emerging AI tools and share what you learn with the team.\nTechnical Skills\nStrong knowledge of PHP fundamentals and object-oriented programming.\nComfortable working from the Linux command line.\nUnderstanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS3.\nDatabase experience and familiarity with SQL/MySQL.\nBasic understanding of system architecture and observability.\nAdheres to code quality standards (coverage and gates).\nNice to have: Experience with Docker/containerization and AWS cloud services.\nNice to have: Any hands-on experience using AI tools for coding, debugging, test generation, or documentation.\nWho You Are\nYou communicate clearly and concisely, whether written or verbal.\nYou share knowledge frequently with teammates.\nYou build trust and positive relationships, and give credit where it's due.\nYou accept and apply constructive feedback professionally.\nYou show eagerness to learn both the domain and the technology, including new AI-powered development tools.\nYou understand team processes and adhere to them.\nYou are reliable, accountable, and open to new ideas and creative solutions, especially when it comes to using AI to work smarter.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree or equivalent experience.\n1+ years of experience in software development (or strong academic projects).\nFamiliarity with web, mobile, or backend development.\nKnowledge of Agile methodology.\nWhy Ensora Health\nMeaningful impact. Your code directly supports the therapists and practices that are making mental health care more accessible every day.\nGrowth-focused culture. As an associate engineer, you'll have mentorship from senior engineers and real opportunities to level up your skills.\nRoom to innovate. We're building AI-enabled solutions in a space that's ripe for transformation, and every team member has a voice in how we get there.\nAdditional Information\nWhile we've outlined some key qualities we typically seek, it's essential to remember that there might be additional unique strengths and talents you possess that would make you an exceptional match for us, even if they're not explicitly mentioned. Studies have consistently highlighted the significance of this principle, particularly for individuals from disenfranchised backgrounds, including women and other marginalized groups. These individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement, unlike their male counterparts who are more inclined to apply when they meet around 60% of the criteria.\nThe message we want to convey is that taking a leap of faith and applying can be incredibly rewarding. Your distinct abilities and perspectives could be exactly what we need to create a more diverse and inclusive team. So, don't hesitate—apply today and let's explore the exciting possibilities together!\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nAt Ensora Health, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging aren’t just words. 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