Senior PHP Web Applications & Integrations Developer (Software Development Specialist)

• Enhance, maintain, troubleshoot, and modernize enterprise web applications, WordPress plugins, custom APIs, and internal tools.
• Develop, maintain, and support backend applications using PHP, SQL, and related technologies.
• Design and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, CRUD applications, and administrative portals.
• Optimize SQL queries, improve database performance, and ensure data integrity.
• Develop and maintain RESTful API integrations with internal platforms and third-party systems.
• Integrate external vendor applications while following secure development best practices.
• Support application deployments, upgrades, testing, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
• Collaborate closely with UI designers, business stakeholders, QA teams, and offshore development teams.
• Coordinate offshore development efforts and provide project status updates.
• Manage user provisioning, system access, and credential administration.
• Maintain technical documentation and track development activities using Jira.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer to build, enhance, and support enterprise web applications and backend integrations in a fully remote environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in PHP development, SQL, JavaScript, Python, WordPress, REST APIs, and Linux, with a passion for delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Experience working in regulated environments such as healthcare or insurance is highly valued., * 5+ years of professional experience in web application and backend development.

• 5+ years of hands-on PHP development experience.
• 5+ years of SQL development, database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• 5+ years of JavaScript development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Python or a similar scripting language.
• 5+ years of Linux administration and command-line experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting WordPress, including custom plugins and integrations.
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience building dashboards, reporting solutions, CRUD applications, and administrative interfaces.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 2-3+ years of experience collaborating with offshore development teams and external vendors., * Experience working in Healthcare, Insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of secure application development practices and regulatory compliance standards, including HIPAA.
• Experience working within Agile development environments using Jira.