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# Junior PHP Developer (Local Applicants Only)

- **Company:** The Waste
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software Bug Management, Ubuntu (Operating System), Linux, JQuery, Python (Programming Language), Laravel, MySQL, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Codebase, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Network Server, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=874f15dd0772f3f3

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Python?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Strong foundational coding skills and willingness to learn new languages and technologies

 * Ability to write organized, readable, and maintainable code
 * Comfortable working with larger codebases
 * Good communication and collaboration skills
 * Self-motivated and proactive in problem-solving
 * Preferred: B.S. in Computer Science or related field
 * Experience with Linux/Ubuntu Servers

Technologies & Languages:

 * Required: 1-3 Years of PHP Experience Required
 * Preferred: 1-3 Years of Laravel Experience
 * Nice to have/know: JavaScript / jQuery, MySQL, Git, AWS, Python, Go, Docker
 * Open to learning additional languages and frameworks as needed

## Description

We're looking for a motivated and curious Junior PHP Developer who is eager to expand their coding skills and grow with our team. This role offers hands-on experience across both backend and frontend systems, focused largely on sales system maintenance. You'll work closely with our lead developer, gaining exposure to larger codebases and a variety of technologies, while contributing to meaningful projects., * Track, resolve, and test software updates and bug fixes

 * Support ERP and CRM system maintenance
 * Collaborate with the team to ensure code is clean, organized, and maintainable
 * Learn and experiment with new coding languages and tools as needed


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