SR. PHP Developer

WE EXPECT YOU TO WIN:

Everyone at Metova is given the tools and resources they need to succeed at their job. We offer a flexible and positive work environment so you have the autonomy to build amazing software for our customers and add to our team of industry leading visionaries. You will build a compelling and easy to use interface, ensure its maintainability and ease of use, and suggest ways to improve the look and feel of the application. We are lean, which means we reflect on what we learn and use that new knowledge to quickly make better products. Your job is to keep learning, contribute your knowledge back to the rest of the team, and apply what you learn to make Metova and our clients even greater.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Metova's engineering team is looking for a Senior PHP Developer to join our growing team. You are highly motivated, collaborative, and technical, with the passion to help shape the delivery of software products for our customers. You are passionate about web development and interested in helping to shape the future of our web services team. You are always seeking new and diverse challenges to grow your skill set and broaden your experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Work with technical teams and end users to build innovative solutions in an Agile environment
• Lead transitioning analytical models into production ready applications deployed in a scalable cloud environment
• Research, propose, and leverage commercial tools, packages, best practices to improve organizational software engineering capabilities
• Build automation including CI/CD and automated testing
• Liaise between data science and engineering teams

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a developer, you are responsible for delivering valuable software to your clients while adhering to technical standards, company values, and industry best practices. Your success in this position will require you to set and meet appropriate expectations with customers and delight customers by anticipating their needs. You will be accountable for meeting commitments and producing quality, tested software. High output, driven developer, able to work in a team setting.

• Development: Design, develop, and maintain dynamic web applications using PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, designers, and project managers, to deliver seamless solutions.
• Architecture: Define and implement robust backend architectures and database structures to support application scalability and performance.
• API Integration: Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services effectively.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to industry best practices.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce development standards.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and propose their adoption where applicable.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of professional experience in PHP development, with at least 3 years working with Laravel.
• Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Laravel framework, MVC architecture, and object-oriented programming.
• Database Skills: Hands-on experience with MySQL or other relational databases, including database design and optimization.
• API Development: Expertise in developing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party APIs.
• Frontend Interaction: Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React, or similar) and frontend-backend integration.
• Tools: Experience with version control tools like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Testing: Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and a team player mindset.

WE CONSIDER IT A PLUS IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:

• Experience with Python development and frameworks like Django.
• Familiarity with other full-stack environments, such as Node.js with Express or Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

ABOUT US:

Founded in 2006, Metova has a long history of providing cutting edge technology solutions to clients across a variety of industries. Today, Metova specializes in software and application development for web based solutions, iOS, and Android. Working at Metova allows you to not only provide your strategic and technical expertise to others, but also continued personal development through internal career development curriculum, cross-training programs with fellow employees, and challenging projects solving real-world issues. We are a growing company looking for thought leaders who want to revolutionize industries to join our team.

We offer a work environment that also works for you through remote teams, flexible schedules, open PTO policy, and a flat organization that embraces the diverse backgrounds and skill sets across our teams to continue to drive Metova forward on our path to success. We offer a competitive salary, dental, vision, and health plans, and a matching 401(k) program.

Metova, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies:

Please note that Metova does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Metova shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Metova.