Software Engineer (Senior PHP) ID50680

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards. Why join us If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you! :) About the role We are looking for a Senior PHP Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, high-quality full-stack applications in a collaborative, globally distributed team. This role blends advanced PHP 8, MVC architecture, database engineering, and containerized environments to deliver reliable, production-grade solutions with real business impact. It stands out for its strong engineering culture, cross-cultural collaboration, and opportunities for technical leadership and long-term growth within a modern agile setup. What you will do • Develop and maintain applications using PHP 8.X, adhering to object-oriented programming principles and the MVC pattern; • Ensure compliance with PHPDOC specifications and PSR standards for clean, maintainable code; • Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases; • Handle data migrations and PHP version upgrades efficiently; • Implement CSS and responsive web design (RWD) principles to ensure optimal user experiences across devices; • Create and maintain Docker environments for application deployment; • Test applications for functionality, security, and performance while debugging and resolving issues proactively. Must haves • 4+ years of experience with PHP 8.X with strong object-oriented programming expertise; • Knowledge of MVC pattern; • Practical experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server; • Experience migrating between PHP versions; • Knowledge of CSS and Responsive Web Design (RWD); • Knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems; • Fundamentals of Docker, including creating Docker environments and Dockerfiles for Ubuntu; • Upper-intermediate English level. Nice to haves • Knowledge of PHPDOC specification and PSR standards; • Experience modifying Docker containers for tool installation and execution; • Knowledge of build scripts and Docker containers in CI/CD environments; • Practical experience with Jenkins; • Familiarity with GitHub Actions; • General CI/CD pipeline experience. The benefits of joining us • Professional growth Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps • Competitive compensation We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities • A selection of exciting projects Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands • Flextime Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive. Meet Our Recruitment Process Asynchronous stage – An automated, self-paced track that helps us move faster and give you quicker feedback:• Short online form to confirm basic requirements • 30–60 minute skills assessment via Codility – a platform founded in Poland that helps us provide quicker feedback and streamline this stage of the process. • 5-minute introduction video Synchronous stage – Live interviews • Technical interview with our engineering team (scheduled at your convenience) • Final interview with your future teammates If it’s a match — you’ll get an offer!