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PHP Developer, Mid

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Acentra Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Acentra Health is looking for a Developer, Mid to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an advanced level PHP programmer with a strong background in web development and server management. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience and possess advanced knowledge in the following areas:

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain PHP-based applications.
  • Upgrade PHP versions and implement security remediation.
  • Manage and optimize databases using Maria

    DB.
  • Develop and integrate APIs.
  • Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment.
  • Manage AWS services for cloud-based applications.
  • Write and maintain BASH scripts for automation.
  • Use SSH and CLI for Linux server management.
  • Collaborate with the team using JIRA for project management.
  • Utilize Bitbucket and Git for version control.
  • Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

The list of responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Requires a BS or equivalent combination of experience in lieu of a degree
  • The Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor s degree is typically required, the company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidates has an Associate s degree, the company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor s degree.
  • 3+ years of software development experience
  • Advanced knowledge of PHP and web development.
  • Proficiency in Linux and server management.
  • Strong experience with SSH, CLI, and BASH scripting.
  • Expertise in Docker and containerization.
  • Solid understanding of AWS services.
  • Experience with Maria

    DB and database management.
  • Proficient with SQL
  • API development and integration skills.
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Bitbucket, Git, and Bamboo.
  • Ability to upgrade PHP versions and implement security measures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  • NET experience - VB, C#, webforms etc.
  • Basic knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and/or healthcare verticals
  • Strong working knowledge of both front end and back-end technology stacks
  • Strong working knowledge of web, application servers such as Apache, Wild Fly [JBoss], Tomcat, Web Logic, Nginx or Web Sphere.
  • Strong working experience with CI/CD pipelines; including technologies such as Docker, Jenkins, Git Hub, Artifactory, and others
  • Working knowledge of one or more relational and non-relational databases such as Maria

    DB, Oracle, Postgre

    SQL, MySQL, Dynamo DB and/or Mongo DB etc.
  • Working knowledge of best practices around branching strategies, versioning
  • AWS Developer and/or Solutions Architect Certification is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of best practices around branching strategies, versioning techniques and other Dev Ops practices.
  • Working with Multi cloud environments like GCP, Azure and/or AWS is a plus.
  • Knowledge of configuring application code on-premise and cloud infrastructure (such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle…
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