Quick Summary
Overview
We are seeking a collaborative Software Engineer with strong technical depth for a fully remote position. Proactive and clear communication is essential. You will manage diverse projects, from automating document generation to building responsive web applications, taking end-to-end ownership. We value engineers who are genuinely invested in delivering high-quality work and communicate openly.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain PHP-based applications and backend systems.
- Automate PDF document generation using PDFlib.
- Develop responsive, user-friendly web applications.
- Write and optimize MySQL queries; design and manage relational databases.
- Work within Linux environments for development, deployment, and scripting.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with teammates across time zones.
- Contribute ideas, flag blockers early, and keep projects moving forward.
What We're Looking For
Technical Skills
- 3-5+ years of professional PHP development experience.
- Hands-on experience with MySQL — schema design, query optimization, stored procedures.
- Comfortable in Linux environments (CLI, bash scripting, server configuration).
- Experience with PDFlib or similar PDF generation libraries.
- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for responsive front-end work.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional written communication — clear, concise, and with context.
- Proactive and transparent: surface problems early, ask questions, and keep people informed.
- Collaborative by nature — treat teammates as partners.
- Self-directed and reliable in a remote environment.
- Take pride in your work and hold yourself to a high standard.
Nice to Have
- Experience with version control (Git).
- Familiarity with REST API design and integration.
- Cron jobs and task scheduling.
- Basic server administration (nginx, managing a VPS).
- SMTP/transactional email (SendGrid, AWS SES).
- AWS or similar cloud hosting (S3, EC2, RDS).
- Web performance basics (caching, query optimization, page load).
How We Work
Our team is fully remote, emphasizing written communication for alignment. We value engineers who provide detailed PR descriptions, thoughtful code reviews, and clear updates. We foster a collaborative, low-ego environment where the best ideas prevail.
How to Apply
Send us your resume and a brief note about yourself. If you have code samples, a GitHub profile, or examples of past work you’re proud of, we’d love to see them. No cover letter required — just tell us a bit about who you are and what you’re looking for.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
Experience: PHP: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote