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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PHP Developer - **Company:** The Lever Group LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Laravel, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Model View Controller (MVC), PHP Development, SAP (Applications), Symfony, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Zend Framework, Phpunit, Backend, Git, Containerization, Enterprise Integration, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker, Legacy Systems - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6cb4ee90fef69cfe ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical architecture?, * 2-4+ years of commercial experience in PHP development (PHP 7.x / 8.x), including modern PHP features (strict types, typed properties, attributes, enums). * Strong experience with at least one PHP framework (Laravel, Symfony, Laminas/Zend, or Yii2) and understanding of MVC / layered architecture. * Confident in working with relational databases (MySQL / MariaDB, PostgreSQL). * Experience working with legacy PHP codebases, including refactoring, modernization, and safe changes in production. * Experience designing and maintaining REST APIs, dependency management with Composer, and adherence to PSR standards (PSR-4, PSR-12). * Experience with Git, code reviews, debugging, and writing automated tests (PHPUnit or Pest). * English B2+. nice-to-have skills: Experience upgrading PHP versions in production systems (e.g., PHP 7 * PHP 8). * Experience with e-commerce projects (orders, payments, integrations). * Experience with CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with Docker or containerized environments. * Basic understanding of frontend-backend integration (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). * Experience working in distributed or multi-project teams. ## Description * Projects in different domains: healthcare, manufacturing, e-commerce, fintech, etc. * Projects for every taste: Startup products, enterprise solutions, research & development initiatives, and projects at the crossroads of SAP and the latest web technologies. * Global clients based in Europe and the US, including Fortune 500 companies. * Employment security: We hire for our team, not just a specific project. If your project ends, we will find you a new one. * Healthy work atmosphere: On average, our employees stay with the company for 4+ years. * Market-based compensation and regular performance reviews. * Internal expert communities and courses. * Perks to support your growth and well-being., * Develop and maintain backend functionality for commercial web applications. * Work with existing legacy systems and participate in their gradual modernization. * Implement new features while ensuring production stability. * Design and extend REST APIs for internal and external integrations. * Refactor and improve existing code with a focus on maintainability and performance. * Participate in code reviews and technical discussions. * Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and product teams. * Be part of an Agile-based, globally distributed team. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers)