Senior PHP Developer – Technology & AI Labs

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Senior PHP Developer for Embrace Technology Group developing web applications using PHP 8 and MySQL in an AI-first environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using PHP 8 and MySQL
  • Build and enhance interactive frontend applications using AngularJS and jQuery
  • Architect and implement scalable and maintainable backend systems and APIs built on the Yii2 framework
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following modern software design principles and best practices
  • Design efficient database schemas, queries, and indexing strategies to ensure high performance and scalability
  • Conduct code reviews and technical design reviews to maintain code quality and engineering standards
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues including application performance, database optimization, and system reliability
  • Ensure the platform follows secure coding practices and modern development standards
  • Develop end-to-end product features across both backend and frontend layers
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using PHP
  • Integrate frontend applications with backend services and MySQL databases
  • Improve existing systems by refactoring legacy code and modernizing architecture where needed
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
  • Participate in architecture discussions and technology decisions across Embrace Technology Group
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and QA teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Support agile development practices, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning
  • Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and documentation across the team
  • Contribute to new product builds and modernization across Embrace's six regulated industry verticals, plus special projects from Venture AI Labs — prototypes, applied experiments, and zero-to-one product bets

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of professional PHP development experience, with strong expertise in PHP 8 and modern PHP development practices
  • Hands-on experience with the Yii2 framework and strong understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns
  • Extensive MySQL experience — schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning for large-scale production systems
  • Solid frontend experience with AngularJS and jQuery, including building and integrating interactive UIs with backend services
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and web services, following secure coding practices and web application security principles
  • Strong understanding of OOP and software design patterns applied to real production codebases
  • Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineering teams, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Hands-on AI-first development experience with Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or JetBrains AI
  • Solid fundamentals in software design, testing, secure-by-default engineering, and observability
  • Strong communication and ownership — comfortable in a remote, forward-deployed environment with shifting context across products and teams

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Experience collaborating with a diverse, global team within a remote work setting