PHP​/Go Software Engineer

Job Summary

The St. Louis Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks serving all or parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas with branches in Little Rock, Louisville and Memphis. The St. Louis Fed’s most critical functions include promoting stable prices and economic growth, fostering a sound financial system, providing payment services to financial institutions, supporting the U.S. Treasury's financial operations, and advancing economic education, community development and fair access to credit.

The Bank strives to maintain an engaging and exciting work environment that is both inviting and collegial. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to build and scale robust web applications.

• Web application development using PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, Docker and SQL/No
  
  SQL databases
• Handle large datasets (millions of rows) and turn them into meaningful visualizations
• Develop frontends using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, React.js, and ensure 508 accessibility standards
• Implement RESTful APIs and microservices using PHP and Go
• Maintain secure, object‑oriented, and modular code following OWASP best practices
• Manage version control with Git and set up CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab
• Deploy and manage apps in AWS and Docker environments
• Optimize relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL) and other data stores
• Collaborate with agile teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to operationalize AI and analytics solutions

• 5+ years of experience with PHP, Go Lang, Laravel, Linux, SQL/No
  
  SQL databases, JavaScript, and Docker
• Strong knowledge of frontend frameworks and JavaScript (React.js)
• Solid understanding of AWS Services, RESTful APIs, Docker, and containerized environments
• Expertise in relational databases and No
  
  SQL
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Git Lab pipelines
• Experience with Go
• Experience or interest ML workflows and Python
• Experience or interest in working with LLMs, vector databases, AI APIs, or ML‑enabled applications
• US Citizenship required
• Lesser experience will be considered for a lesser pay and grade 12 bank locations to be considered

• Building 508‑compliant front‑ends
• Exposure to AI‑assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Code Whisperer)
• Familiarity with Twig or Laravel Blade templating
• Knowledge of OWASP standards and web security best practices

Salary: $110,800‑150,000

Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off
• Tuition & Training assistance/reimbursement
• 401(k) match & Annuity/Pension fund
• Top‑notch health care benefits
• Child and family care leave
• Professional development opportunities
• And more

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.