Lead Software Engineer PHP (contract)

Join an innovative in-house Technology team at the forefront of transforming the hospitality industry through cutting-edge, consumer-facing technology solutions. As a key member of the Connected Room team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining sophisticated web applications that power next-generation guest experiences, including integrated entertainment, temperature, and lighting controls accessible via smartphone. Reporting to the Senior Lead Solutions Architect, you will bring your deep technical expertise to a globally recognized, award-winning organization, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that shape the future of hospitality for guests, owners, and team members worldwide. This is a hybrid role based near the Memphis, TN office, with up to 10% travel required., * Develop complex PHP applications using frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or similar, writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code

• Build and maintain user interfaces using React.js, producing clean, reusable, and efficient front-end code
• Collaborate with backend teams to develop features and APIs that meet business and end-user requirements
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and procedures, and actively participate in code reviews
• Align all solution development with architectural standards throughout the Agile development process
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security across web applications
• Demonstrate proficiency across multiple technology stacks to deliver quality solutions that require minimal rework
• Lead the migration of the current platform to the React framework
• Manage existing PHP projects with a focus on best practices in technical implementation and ongoing maintenance
• Partner with Product, Business, QA, Support teams, and external partners during daily scrum meetings and scheduled collaboration sessions

• Proficiency in PHP development with expertise in one or more PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony
• Strong experience with React.js for front-end development
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or similar platforms
• Familiarity with cloud technologies including AWS, Docker, or equivalent platforms
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with front-end build tools and bundlers
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Hospitality domain experience is a plus

Experience:

• 5 years of professional work experience in Technology or a related field
• 4 years of PHP development experience, including expertise in one or more PHP frameworks
• 2 years of development experience with the React.js JavaScript framework
• 4 years of experience with relational databases such as MySQL or similar