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# PHP + Frontend Developer

- **Company:** AppLab Systems Inc
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), XML Schema, Business Logic, Application Performance Management, HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Laravel, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Xml Technologies, Data Processing, Tailwind, Git, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/php-frontend-developer-ca--858e16f8-df50-4ae5-8557-188753241122

## About the Role

PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Apple, Laravel, Internet Application, XML (EXtensible Markup Language), HTML (HyperText Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), * Strong experience with PHP and Laravel.

 * Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and Tailwind CSS.
 * Hands-on experience with HTMX and modern frontend development.
 * Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
 * Strong knowledge of XML, XSLT, and XSD.
 * Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
 * Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
 * Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

## Description

We are looking for a skilled PHP + Frontend Developer with strong experience in Laravel and modern frontend development. The ideal candidate should be comfortable building responsive, secure, and maintainable web applications using PHP, Laravel, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, and HTMX. The candidate must also have a solid understanding of XML technologies, document transformation, and validation.
Responsibilities

 * Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP and Laravel.
 * Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS.
 * Use HTMX to implement dynamic and interactive frontend functionality with minimal JavaScript.
 * Design, develop, and maintain server-side application logic, RESTful APIs, and database integrations.
 * Work with XML documents, including transformation using XSLT and validation using XSD.
 * Design and maintain XML schemas and transformation templates for structured data processing.
 * Write clean, reusable, well-documented, and maintainable code.
 * Optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
 * Collaborate with team members to translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions.
 * Use Git for version control and participate in code reviews.