PHP Software Engineer
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Atlanta, GA · Posted September 29, 2026
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About the job
PHP Software Engineer – Laravel
Full-Time | Hybrid | Intermediate Level
If you enjoy PHP but want to do more than maintain someone else’s code, this is an opportunity to work on a mature, real-world platform where performance, scalability, and clean architecture matter.
We’re looking for a PHP Software Engineer to join a collaborative product development team building and improving applications used by customers around the world. You’ll have ownership across the development lifecycle—from design and development through code review, launch, optimization, and ongoing improvements.
What You’ll Work On
Build efficient, reusable, and testable PHP/Laravel applications
Solve performance, scalability, and architectural challenges
Develop and optimize backend services and database-driven functionality
Work with MySQL/MariaDB in a Linux environment
Integrate backend functionality with modern front-end applications
Refactor and improve existing code for performance and maintainability
Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and technical design
Use modern AI-assisted development tools as part of the engineering workflow
What We’re Looking For
Strong professional PHP development experience
Laravel experience
MySQL or MariaDB
Linux
Git/version control
Strong software engineering fundamentals
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
Experience with Agile, automated testing, CI/CD, Jira, and the full SDLC is a plus.
Why It's Worth a Look
Beyond interesting engineering work, the company offers 100% employee-paid health and dental coverage, 401(k) match, professional development and tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave.
If you’re a PHP/Laravel engineer looking for a role where you can build, optimize, solve real technical problems, and have a voice in how software evolves, we’d like to talk.