PHP Engineer/Remote
Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, USA
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Software Development
Full Stack Developer, PHP Developer, Software Architect, Senior Developer
This fast-growing healthcare-adjacent software company is hiring a full-time, fully remote Staff Software Engineer. It builds enterprise software and has become an established platform in its space. The stack is PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and MySQL, and equivalents like Ruby, Node.js, React or Postgres are welcome.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role with no management track attached. You'll set architecture and direction on major product areas and still write code every day. They want a senior engineer ready to lead complex initiatives, mentor other engineers and raise the bar on quality. Your work ships in your first quarter, you set your own pace around U.S. business hours, and there's room to architect green-field products.
RequiredSkills & Experience
- 8+ years of full stack web development experience at a senior level
- Advanced working knowledge of PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and MySQL, or equivalents (Ruby, Node.js, React, Angular, Ember, Postgres, MSSQL)
- Track record as a technical lead on complex, high-impact initiatives
- Experience building enterprise-scale applications where data architecture and query performance mattered
- Proven ability to mentor experienced engineers and raise standards across a team
- Strong communicator who can explain technical decisions clearly
- Genuine interest in a heavy code contribution role, not people management
- Experience architecting green-field products
- Experience running design reviews and code reviews
- Experience conducting technical interviews and shaping hiring standards
- Comfort using AI tools to speed up development while applying your own judgment
Tech Breakdown
- 40% PHP and Laravel
- 35% Vue.js
- 25% MySQL
Daily Responsibilities
- 60% Hands On
- 15% Mentoring and Technical Leadership
- 25% Team Collaboration
- Salary range: $180,000 - $220,000
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k)
- Stock Options
- Company-Paid Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Family and Medical Leave
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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