Software Engineer (Senior PHP) ID50680

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

Why join us

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you! :)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior PHP Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, high-quality full-stack applications in a collaborative, globally distributed team. This role blends advanced PHP 8, MVC architecture, database engineering, and containerized environments to deliver reliable, production-grade solutions with real business impact. It stands out for its strong engineering culture, cross-cultural collaboration, and opportunities for technical leadership and long-term growth within a modern agile setup.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain applications using PHP 8.X, adhering to object-oriented programming principles and the MVC pattern;

• Ensure compliance with PHPDOC specifications and PSR standards for clean, maintainable code;

• Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases;

• Handle data migrations and PHP version upgrades efficiently;

• Implement CSS and responsive web design (RWD) principles to ensure optimal user experiences across devices;

• Create and maintain Docker environments for application deployment;

• Test applications for functionality, security, and performance while debugging and resolving issues proactively.

Must haves

• 4+ years of experience with PHP 8.X with strong object-oriented programming expertise;

• Knowledge of MVC pattern;

• Practical experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server;

• Experience migrating between PHP versions;

• Knowledge of CSS and Responsive Web Design (RWD);

• Knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems;

• Fundamentals of Docker, including creating Docker environments and Dockerfiles for Ubuntu;

• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of PHPDOC specification and PSR standards;

• Experience modifying Docker containers for tool installation and execution;

• Knowledge of build scripts and Docker containers in CI/CD environments;

• Practical experience with Jenkins;

• Familiarity with GitHub Actions;

• General CI/CD pipeline experience.

The benefits of joining us

• Professional growth

Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps

• Competitive compensation

We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities

• A selection of exciting projects

Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands

• Flextime

Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

Meet Our Recruitment Process

Asynchronous stage – An automated, self-paced track that helps us move faster and give you quicker feedback:

• Short online form to confirm basic requirements

• 30–60 minute skills assessment via Codility – a platform founded in Poland that helps us provide quicker feedback and streamline this stage of the process.

• 5-minute introduction video

Synchronous stage – Live interviews

• Technical interview with our engineering team (scheduled at your convenience)

• Final interview with your future teammates

If it’s a match — you’ll get an offer!