About Scout

Established in 1996 and rebranded to Scout in 2024, we built our foundation on planning meetings for numerous organizations within the life sciences sector (Scout Meetings). We expanded our services to include Scout Clinical, a top provider of clinical trial patient travel and reimbursements, and Scout Academy, our secure, online, on-demand learning management system ensuring global compliance.

Scout is recognized as a leader for innovation in service, attention to detail, stellar team members, and simplifying complexity. Join our rapidly growing team!

Position Summary: Senior Developer (SysOps) - Remote

We are seeking a talented and eager Senior Developer (SysOps) for a remote position. This role is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications utilizing PHP, Symfony, and related technologies. The Senior Developer oversees back-end systems, Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters, and Redis to guarantee optimal performance, scalability, and security. Responsibilities include collaborating with developers to implement features, troubleshoot issues, and maintain overall system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP, Symfony, and other web development technologies.
• Develop new functionality and maintain existing functionality while learning product architecture.
• Identify areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently develop necessary modifications.
• Communicate and liaise with other developers to explain component interaction and functionality.
• Manage back-end services and ensure smooth interchange of data.
• Work with the development team to implement new features and bug fixes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Deploy software tools, processes, and metrics.
• Maintain and upgrade existing systems.
• Set up and maintain Kubernetes clusters for containerized application deployment and scaling.
• Implement auto-scaling solutions and load balancing to accommodate changing workloads and ensure system reliability.
• Administer Redis for caching and data storage, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
• Configure, secure, and maintain Linux-based servers, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Maintain infrastructure security, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
• Participate in the On-Call Rotation: Be available after hours during the assigned week to respond to critical issues and support operational continuity.
• Complete all required initial and ongoing training within the provided timeframe.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of PHP 5.4+ experience.
• Strong understanding of PHP, Docker, HTML, Nginx, Twig, Symfony, MongoDB, CSS, Git, PHPUnit, Linux, and jQuery.
• Solid OOP fundamentals.
• Experience with Agile, test-driven, and Scrum development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications.
• Proficiency in Redis database management for caching and data storage, including configuring and optimizing Redis instances.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, and firewall configuration.

Competencies and Qualities:

• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies.
• Commitment to continual learning, professional development, and keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills – provide guidance and support.
• Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Scout offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes contributions to your HSA and 401k. Visit our website at www.scoutclinical.com or follow us on LinkedIn for other employment opportunities.

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