Senior PHP Software Engineer

WHAT WE DO

Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success.

GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success.

Summary

We are seeking a Senior PHP Software Engineer to join our team and help design and build scalable, high-performance backend solutions. In this role, you will contribute to the development of complex software systems, working across multiple components and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

As a senior engineer, you bring deep hands-on expertise with PHP frameworks, solid architectural understanding, and a passion for clean, maintainable code. You will be a key contributor to technical decision-making, mentor fellow engineers, and help drive the strategic direction of our engineering practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of experience building software applications.
• 3+ years of professional experience working with PHP in production environments.

Soft Skills

• Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Open-minded and eager to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in PHP and modern frameworks such as Symfony and Laravel.
• Strong experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database management.
• Skilled in developing and integrating APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL).
• Strong understanding of unit testing and software quality assurance.
• Experience working with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of application security best practices (OWASP, OAuth).
• Experience with performance optimization techniques, including caching and code optimization.

At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.