PHP Developer

PHP Developer

PHP Developer, location is Remote. The start date is August 17 for this contract position.
Job Title: PHP Developer Location-Type: Remote (Must Work CST Hours) Start Date Is: August 17 Duration: 3–6 Month Contract Compensation Range: $40/hr – $44/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Description

Seeking a PHP Developer to support a recently acquired payment management platform by maintaining and enhancing an existing production application. This role will focus on improving application stability, implementing ADA accessibility updates, and migrating payment processing from a third-party provider to the client's internal platform. The application itself is straightforward, but the codebase contains technical debt, duplicated client-specific pages, and limited development infrastructure. The ideal candidate enjoys improving existing systems, working independently, and bringing structure to evolving development processes.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance an existing production PHP web application
Refactor and improve a legacy codebase with duplicated client-specific pages
Optimize MariaDB (or MySQL) databases by writing complex SQL queries and improving database performance
Implement ADA accessibility improvements, including UI updates, color schemes, fonts, and usability enhancements
Support the migration of payment processing from a third-party platform to the client's internal payment platform
Troubleshoot production issues, investigate defects, and deploy fixes with minimal oversight
Consume REST APIs and support backend integrations
Work directly with the Hiring Manager to improve source control, development processes, and overall application stability
Complete development work through Jira tickets while participating in daily Agile standups
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while reducing technical debt where appropriate
Minimum Requirements

3–5 years of professional PHP development experience
Strong experience with MariaDB (preferred) or MySQL database development and optimization
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing production or legacy web applications
Experience writing complex SQL queries and optimizing database performance
Experience consuming REST APIs and supporting backend integrations
Experience with Git and version control
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and take ownership of projects
Experience working in legacy or poorly structured codebases with technical debt
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Laravel or another modern PHP framework
Linux environment experience
JavaScript, HTML, and CSS experience
Experience working in Agile development environments
Experience supporting payment processing or financial applications
Experience implementing accessibility (ADA/WCAG) improvements