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# PHP Developer

- **Company:** TELUS
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, PHP Development, Ruby on Rails, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Scripting, Sql Optimization, Backend, Git, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=052fe054883f9804

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Schema design?, * 5+ years of professional backend development experience

 * 3+ years of PHP development with proven production-level applications
 * Strong MySQL knowledge (relational design, SQL optimization, database management)
 * Working experience with AWS services and cloud-based development
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred skills

 * Python Experience: Knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or backend services
 * Ruby on Rails Experience: Knowledge of Ruby on Rails backend services
 * Mentor junior developers and share interests and findings in new technologies
 * Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

## Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Backend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems and APIs that power our applications. You will work collaboratively with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to build scalable, efficient, and secure backend solutions.

Working Environment

 * Fully remote position
 * Work from anywhere within US
 * Collaborative team culture

Technical Stack

 * PHP
 * MySQL
 * AWS, * Design and develop scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and databases using PHP and MySQL
 * Deploy applications on AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3) with CI/CD pipeline experience
 * Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy
 * Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices
 * Optimize database schemas and queries for performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-traffic systems
 * Develop unit tests, debug issues, and troubleshoot in production and development environments
 * Implement security best practices and secure coding standards
 * Participate in code reviews, maintain version control (Git) and comprehensive technical documentation
 * Work cross-functionally with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams
 * Stay current with industry trends and recommend architectural improvements


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