Sr Fullstack PHP Developer (Fully Remote)

District Partners is engaged by a leading company in the nonprofit and political outreach space to hire a Senior Fullstack PHP Developer.  Our client seeks a senior-level full-stack PHP developer who thrives in a remote work environment. This role aims to transition software development in-house, starting with managing version 1.0 of proprietary software and developing version 2.0 from scratch. The Senior Full Stack Developer will have autonomy and opportunities to mentor junior programmers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and deploy new features for the proprietary marketing platform in full stack vanilla PHP and JavaScript, focusing on version 2.0.
• Maintain and enhance the existing codebase (version 1.0 and 1.5).
• Collaborate with the CTO and other team members to define and implement new features.
• Ensure the marketing platform's compliance with anti-spam policies and legal regulations.
• Work with AWS databases and infrastructure, specifically Aurora.
• Interact with clients as needed, with flexibility in the level of client interaction.
• Propose improvements and innovative ideas to enhance the platform.
• Mentor and guide junior developers as the team grows.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience with PHP and JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of AWS databases and infrastructure; Aurora a plus.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining complex web applications.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your own schedule to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with clients as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards proposing improvements.