Full Stack Developer; Laravel​/Python

Peregrine Advisors is a firm founded on a simple conviction: the best solutions come from the people closest to the problem, given real ownership and the tools to deliver. We are a data and technology innovation hub and a Benefit Corporation working at the center of the federal government's mission to deliver for client stakeholders and the US public, looking for highly motivated contributors who thrive when trusted to own a hard problem and equipped to deliver the solution.

Peregrine is seeking a technically skilled Full Stack Developer to join a high-impact team of Data Scientists, Data Specialists, Dev Sec Ops  Engineers, and Developers to deliver on innovative and transformative initiatives. This position focuses on developing modern web applications through PHP/Laravel development, Python scripting, and responsive frontend technologies. Work involves building scalable web applications, creating intuitive user interfaces, developing APIs, and managing web application data processing.

The ideal candidate will build systems that solve critical organizational problems by creating engaging user experiences to drive data use and data-driven insights, implementing robust backend systems, and establishing testing frameworks for web applications. Responsibilities include developing interactive visualizations and dashboards, building content management systems, and optimizing application performance. This position requires a proactive individual capable of intimately understanding client problems, working across the entire web development stack, and driving innovation at the enterprise level through web application development.

Formed as a public benefit corporation, Peregrine is committed to creating social value through all our business activities. We are highly selective, seeking strong candidates who can perform effectively across a variety of roles and clients, and who bring a sincere drive to create positive social impact through solving challenging problems. If you thrive on solving challenging problems, are a self-starter with excellent communication skills, and have a strong desire to learn and make the world better.

• Build Modern Web Applications:
  Design and develop full stack web applications using PHP/Laravel framework, creating scalable architectures able to serve large numbers of concurrent users
• Frontend Development:
  Create responsive and interactive user interfaces using modern JavaScript, CSS frameworks, and popular frontend libraries
• API Development:
  Build robust RESTful APIs and web services to enable seamless data exchange between applications and third-party integrations
• Database Integration:
  Design and implement database integrations for web applications, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval
• Python Automation:
  Develop Python scripts for data processing, web scraping, APIs, and other automated tasks to enhance application functionality
• AWS Deployment:
  Deploy and manage web applications in AWS environments using EC2, RDS, S3, and Cloud Front for scalable hosting
• Performance Optimization:
  Analyze and optimize web application performance, implementing caching strategies and efficient loading techniques
• Test Implementation:
  Create comprehensive test suites including unit tests and integration tests to ensure application quality

• Expert-level proficiency in PHP and Laravel framework with MVC architecture and Eloquent ORM
• Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and at least one frontend framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
• Solid Python programming skills for scripting, automation, and web development frameworks (Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
• Experience with relational databases (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL) and data optimization for web applications

• Experience with AWS services for web application deployment (EC2, RDS, S3, Cloud Front, Route 53)
• Proficiency with Git version control, modern IDEs, package managers (Composer, npm/yarn), and debugging tools
• Understanding of HTTP protocols, web security principles, API design, and responsive design frameworks

• 5+ years of professional development…