PHP/Go Software Engineer

Company
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis The St Louis Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks serving all or parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas with branches in Little Rock, Louisville and Memphis. The St. Louis Fed’s most critical functions include promoting stable prices and economic growth, fostering a sound financial system, providing payment services to financial institutions, supporting the U.S. Treasury's financial operations, and advancing economic education, community development and fair access to credit. The Bank strives to maintain an engaging and exciting work environment that is both inviting and collegial.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to build and scale robust web applications. You’ll work with large datasets, design APIs, and drive end‑to‑end development, from architecture to deployment, with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

Web application development using PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, Docker, and SQL/NoSQL databases

Handle large datasets (millions of rows) and turn them into meaningful visualizations

Develop frontends using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, React.js, and ensure 508 accessibility standards

Implement RESTful APIs and microservices

Maintain secure, object-oriented, and modular code following OWASP best practices

Manage version control with Git and set up CI/CD pipelines using GitLab

Deploy and manage apps in AWS and Docker environments

Optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL) and other data stores

Collaborate in agile teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience with PHP, Go Lang, Laravel, Linux, SQL/NoSQL databases, JavaScript, and Docker.

Strong knowledge of frontend frameworks and JavaScript (React.js)

Solid understanding of AWS Services, RESTful APIs, Docker, and containerized environments

Expertise in relational databases and NoSQL

Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab pipelines

Knowledge of OWASP standards and web security best practices

Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower job grade or salary.

US Citizenship or Green Card with 3 years of residency Required.

Preferred

Experience building 508‑compliant front‑ends

Exposure to AI‑assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, CodeWhisperer)

Familiarity with Twig or Laravel Blade templating

Experience with Go

Basic data‑science awareness (ML workflows, basic Python, R, or SQL)

Total Rewards
Salary: $110,800-150,000

We’ll provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wealth, and life.

Generous paid time off

Tuition & Training assistance/reimbursement

401(k) match & Annuity/Pension fund

Top‑notch health care benefits

Child and family care leave

Professional development opportunities

And more...

Equal Opportunity
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Employment Details
Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Regular / Temporary: Regular

Job Exempt: Yes

Job Category: Information Technology Family Group

Work Shift: First (United States of America)

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