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# Lead Software Engineer PHP (contract)

- **Company:** Hilton Inc.
- **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Relational Databases, Laravel, MySQL, PHP Development, Scrum Methodology, Symfony, Web Applications, PHP Frameworks, ReactJS, System Availability, Backend, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Service Stack
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eb1e9b935889487f

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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