Backend Web Developer - PHP

Job Title: Backend Web Developer - PHP

Company: Altus Engineering

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: $,000 per year

We are seeking a Backend Web Developer, to support our DoD team working on highly visible projects utilizing leading edge technologies.

• Develop new website applications and extend functionality of existing sites
• Use PHP, JavaScript, Application Frameworks, APIs, and SQL databases to create, extend, and maintain custom internal- and external-facing applications
• Test code, features, business rules, and integrations
• Troubleshoot and fix website, application, and user support issues.
• Work closely with Project Manager, customers, and other staff members to collect requirements, estimate work, and ensure that tasks are deployed according to schedule
• Design and envision new web-based systems in response to customer business requirements

Required Skills:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math OR
• 5 years of professional web/software development experience
• PHP 7+ OOP
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
• MySQL
• HTML/CSS
• Java Script

Desired

Skills:

• Git
• Linux/Apache Environments
• PHP MVC Application Frameworks (e.g., CakePHP)
• Web APIs
• Unix/Linux Command Line Tools

• While this is a primarily remote position, candidates must be available for in-person meetings at Aberdeen Proving Ground on a monthly basis.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are looking for individuals who enjoy intellectually challenging projects, love to code, and thrive when working with a highly skilled software development team.