Full Stack / Backend Developer

Lee Enterprises
Davenport, United States of America
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Remote
Davenport, United States of America

Tech stack

PHP
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Code Review
Shard (Database Architecture)
Software Debugging
MySQL
Performance Tuning
Software Architecture
Query Optimization
Web Application Security
React
Database Optimization
Database Performance
Indexer
Backend
GIT
Front End Software Development
Api Design
Software Version Control

Job description

We are seeking a Full Stack / Backend Developer with strong experience in PHP and large-scale MySQL environments to join our engineering team. This role focuses on building and maintaining backend services and APIs that power our platform, with some involvement in front-end integrations using modern Java Script frameworks.

You will work on systems that handle high volumes of data and traffic, requiring careful attention to performance, scalability, and reliability., * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using PHP

  • Build and maintain APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems
  • Design and optimize queries for large-scale MySQL databases
  • Analyze and improve database performance, indexing, and query efficiency
  • Collaborating with front-end developers working in React
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices
  • Support deployment processes and ongoing system maintenance

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience with PHP (no frameworks required)

  • Strong experience working with large-scale MySQL databases

  • Deep understanding of query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning

  • Experience handling high-volume data and production-critical systems

  • Strong understanding of backend architecture and API design

  • Experience building and consuming RES Tful APIs

  • Familiarity with front-end integration using React

  • Experience with version control systems (Git)

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, * Experience working with large, legacy PHP codebases

  • Familiarity with replication, sharding, or other scaling strategies in MySQL

  • Experience with asynchronous processing, queues, or background jobs

  • Familiarity with AI coding tools such as Copilot in VS code or Claude Code

  • Understanding of web security best practices

  • Experience working in high-traffic environments

  • Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar)

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