Server Side Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Server Side Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Description Seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong server-side and PHP focus to support the full software development lifecycle of cloud-based, scalable web applications. This role emphasizes backend architecture, API development, database integration, and containerized deployments, while collaborating with UI, Dev Ops, and stakeholder teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical systems. Target salary is $115-120k. (Please note this position is funded through June 2026) Primary Focus Areas
* Server-side and API development
* PHP-based application architecture
* Database-driven web applications
* Containerized and cloud-hosted systems
* Agile software delivery

Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP
* Support full-stack integration between front-end and backend components
* Develop scalable web, desktop, and utility applications
* Analyze and resolve issues related to system intent, outputs, data flows, and controls
* Optimize server-side performance, reliability, and maintainability
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions
* Participate fully in Agile ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives) Qualifications Core Technical Skills
* Server-Side: PHP (advanced), API development, backend optimization
* Databases: SQL (MySQL, Postgre

SQL)
* Containers:
Docker and containerized application deployment
* Cloud:
Experience developing and running applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
* Dev Ops:
Git Lab, Git Lab CI/CD pipelines Agile & Delivery
* Strong experience working on Agile teams
* Focus on scalable, maintainable backend solutions
* Comfortable collaborating across engineering, UI, and operations teams
* Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree. Security & Compliance
* Active Secret clearance
* U.S. Citizenship required Preferred / Value-Add Experience
* AWS Dev Ops Engineer certification
* Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Record Stores (LRS)
* Familiarity with Moodle, Rustici, Superset
* Experience supporting data-heavy or reporting-focused platforms
* Backend performance tuning and scalability work
* Experience modernizing legacy PHP systems
* Exposure to Dev Sec Ops  practices in cloud environments
* DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.) Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.