Full-Stack PHP Developer

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Pioneering Evolution is seeking a mid-to-senior level full-stack PHP developer to join our team. This role focuses on building and maintaining complex web applications using the Laravel framework and Vue.js. The ideal candidate combines strong PHP back-end skills with modern front-end development expertise and thrives in a collaborative, Agile environment. You will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and user-friendly applications that directly support our clients’ mission needs. Responsibilities: • Deliver complete, working solutions that meet all functional and technical requirements described in assigned tickets. • Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code that adheres to project coding standards. • Avoid unnecessary complexity by implementing solutions consistent with existing code patterns and architecture. • Thoroughly test and validate solutions to ensure reliability, performance, and delivery of clean, production-ready code. • Manage personal workload effectively to deliver timely solutions without sacrificing quality. • Translate functional requirements into clear, actionable technical tasks and tickets, ensuring alignment with project scope and development standards. • Collaborate with senior developers, QA, and business analysts to clarify requirements and confirm acceptance criteria are fully met. • Participate in peer code reviews to ensure consistency, simplicity, and maintainability across the codebase. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, coding standards, and technical documentation. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: • 5+ years of professional web application development with demonstrated ability to deliver complete, production-ready features on schedule. • Strong PHP experience with Laravel or similar MVC frameworks, with emphasis on writing clean, testable, and reusable code. • Strong JavaScript skills with Vue.js (preferred) or another modern framework, with focus on building maintainable components. • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs. • Proficiency with MySQL, including designing normalized schemas and writing optimized queries. • Solid understanding of Git workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews) and ability to manage clean commits without debug/unnecessary code. • Experience applying coding standards and design patterns to produce simple, maintainable solutions aligned with existing architecture. • Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and deliver quality work within agreed timelines. DESIRED EXPERIENCE: • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environments. • Experience with automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest, etc.). • Experience working in Agile Scrum teams. • Strong problem-solving and communication skills. • Ability to contribute to design discussions and advocate for best practices in security, performance, and maintainability. • Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers to create intuitive user interfaces. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans. • Paid time off • 10 paid holidays • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Legal assistance • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D • Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement • 401(k) plan with company contribution • Continuing Education Opportunities