PHP Developer -Washington DC

Job Summary
The PHP Developer will assist in the design, development and maintenance of several in-house business applications to support Corporate Sales, Operations and Finance as well as other departments. Under the guidance of the technical lead, the developer will work with application stakeholders to gather requirements, produce proofs‑of‑concept, obtain feedback, and complete the development, testing and implementation of the applications. This developer will also assist in maintaining some existing PHP and Java applications.

Compensation
Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze technology/capability gaps, research, develop, and deploy software solutions

Work with project leads to define sprints and associated deliverables

Collaborate with other developers to design and optimize code

Conduct integration, testing, bug fixes, and other software maintenance activities

Perform requirements analysis and proof of concept or prototyping as needed for engineering and design of corporate applications

Support applications in O&M status by providing enhancements and bug fixes as needed

Code, test, and debug new software or enhancements to existing software

Develop user interfaces and applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life cycle, determining design methodologies and tool sets, completing programming using languages and software products, and designing and conducting tests

Integrate platforms leveraging APIs

Assist in the creation of technical documentation and user guides for developed software

Qualifications

3+ years of PHP web development experience

2+ years of experience with the Laravel Framework

2+ years of full‑time experience with MySQL and/or MSSQL

Proficiency with HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Experience in all phases of SDLC, object‑oriented analysis and design, and revision control systems

Ability to converse with end‑users, gather requirements, and provide feedback in plain non‑technical English

Ability to structure a software project (UI / API / DB)

Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation

At least 2 years of Computer Science college education or similar studies

Outstanding customer service and time management skills

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Capable of writing and presenting detailed documentation

Physical Requirements

Frequently remains in a sitting/stationary position during the workday

Operates a computer and performs desk‑based computer tasks continually, frequently viewing a computer screen

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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