PHP Developer

INVISION POWER SERVICES INC
United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$35,000.0 - $95,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) PHP (Programming Language) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Software as a Service Databases MySQL OAuth Object-Oriented Software Development Open Source Technology Performance Tuning PHP Development
+11 more
Query Optimization Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Systems Integration Web Applications Web Application Frameworks Web Services Database Performance Backend Build Management Restful APIs Webhooks

Job description

We’re seeking a talented developer to join our team building and scaling the Invision Community platform. You’ll architect new platform features and solve complex technical challenges, with opportunities to shape both our codebase and our product direction.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and build scalable, maintainable features using modern development practices
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver enterprise-grade solutions
  • Optimize platform performance and database architecture at scale
  • Translate technical requirements into elegant, well-documented code
  • Mentor team members and contribute to our engineering culture

Requirements

Do you have experience in Scalable systems?, Required:

  • Strong commercial PHP development background with modern OOP practices
  • Proficiency with Git workflows and collaborative development
  • Experience integrating web services (OAuth, SAML, REST APIs, webhooks)
  • Track record building or maintaining large-scale web applications
  • Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Ideal:

  • SaaS product development experience
  • Node.js/JavaScript backend experience
  • MySQL experience with a focus on query optimization and performance tuning
  • Database performance optimization and scaling strategies
  • Experience with modern frontend frameworks
  • Contributing to or maintaining open-source projects
  • Familiarity with TipTap is a bonus

Most Important:

  • Curiosity and eagerness to tackle new challenges
  • Strong communication and collaborative mindset
  • Self-directed learner who thrives in a supportive team environment

We understand not everyone will check every box; if you’re passionate about the work and eager to grow, we encourage you to apply. We invest in our team through mentorship, training, and a collaborative culture.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance, * 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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