Senior PHP Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior PHP Engineer in Massachusetts (USA).

We are seeking a Senior PHP Engineer to join a dynamic technology team focused on building a robust, scalable platform for vulnerability and exposure management. This role involves designing and maintaining backend services, integrating multiple security tools, and automating workflows to enhance organizational security outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to a high-impact product that supports enterprise security programs. The environment encourages innovation, continuous learning, and cross-timezone collaboration. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make tangible contributions to the reliability and scalability of critical security systems.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PHP-based backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Integrate with multiple third-party APIs and consolidate data from various security tools.
• Maintain applications on Linux platforms within cloud environments, ensuring operational stability.
• Automate workflows for vulnerability and exposure management to streamline risk mitigation processes.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide on-call support for critical incidents.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across different time zones to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and ensure best practices in coding and deployment.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in modern PHP versions and backend development.
• Experience with relational databases (SingleStore/MEMSQL is a plus).
• Proficient in working on Linux platforms and cloud environments.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and strong understanding of HTTP protocols.
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, capable of handling complex technical challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within distributed teams.
• Preferred: Knowledge of frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript), Laminas Framework, ExtJS, cloud environments (AWS), vulnerability scanning technologies, and experience in data analytics or data science.

Benefits

• 36 Paid Time Off days per year.
• Flexible Work From Home arrangement.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Partial medical compensation.
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact, enterprise-grade security platform.
• Exposure to modern technologies and collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!