Senior Software Engineer, PHP

Posted: 6/13/25

Weekly Hours: 40

Home Office: Yes

The application window will be open until at least July 13, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

About Harbor Compliance

Join Harbor Compliance, a pioneering leader in the compliance industry, recognized by Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Merging with Labyrinth, Inc. in 2021, we've expanded our reach to over 35,000 clients, leveraging advanced technology to simplify business licensing and legal entity management. We’re a growing team, passionate about making compliance accessible and efficient for all businesses and nonprofits.

The Senior Software Engineer is an essential component of our Scrum team, tasked with designing, developing, and refining system components and product enhancements. This position is perfect for a technically savvy individual who enjoys full-stack development and desires to make a tangible impact through clean, effective coding. Your work will contribute directly to the success of our clients and involve you in strategic discussions about technological standards and improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop software features independently that cater to our customers’ needs.
• Collaborate proactively with team members to ensure project deliverables are met and exceed expectations.
• Gain a deep understanding of our application architecture to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Uphold and advance technical standards within the team, contributing to process and system enhancements.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and Stakeholders to refine and clarify project requirements, ensuring accurate and functional implementations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional background.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design patterns, particularly in PHP.
• Comprehensive experience in the full lifecycle of software development (design, coding, testing, debugging).
• Skilled in using PHP frameworks such as CakePHP, Laravel, or Symfony.
• Experience in front-end development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including frameworks like Vue.js, Angular, or React.
• Proven ability to develop and debug RESTful web APIs.
• Familiarity with MySQL or other similar relational databases.
• Experienced in Agile Scrum practices and modern software development environments including CI/CD, TDD, and pair programming.
• A problem-solving mindset with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong independent work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning in the compliance sector.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to absorb complex, changing technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional experience in web application development.
• Familiarity with the LEMP stack is highly advantageous.

Accommodations:

Harbor Compliance is committed to providing any reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

Compensation:

Harbor Compliance’s base salary range for this role is listed below. Compensation at the time of offer is based on factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of Harbor Compliance’s total compensation package. Other benefits may include health benefits, flexible paid time off, parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k), and educational reimbursement. Note that the salary range and benefits apply only to U.S.-based candidates.

Harbor Compliance base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:

(Salary range $105,000 - $125,000 USD). Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Harbor Compliance will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Harbor Compliance, or (c) consistent with Harbor Compliance’s legal duty to furnish information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harbor Compliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.