Software Backend Developer (PHP / Python / MySQL) - remote

Five Star Technology Solutions
Posted 4 years ago
The Five Star Software Developer provides high-quality software products to our clients through productive collaboration and conversation with other members of the Five Star Development team. In addition, they will independently meet self-directed and department set goals/timelines for software development projects.



Five Star Software Developers will work remotely (U.S. Residents Only) and report to the Director of Software Development.

Responsibilities
  • Learns quickly and able to grasp complicated topics
  • Knows about and is comfortable with modern, progressive architectures, platforms, and languages.
  • Significant development experience with PHP.  Experience with Laravel is a strong plus.
  • Experience with SQL.  You've designed database schemas with an emphasis on scalability and performance.
  • Working knowledge of Git.  You've collaborated with other developers.
  • Experience using Linux systems.  You're comfortable using the command line.
  • Knowledge of other languages a strong plus.
  • Strong OO understanding and design principles
  • This is a more backend and data focused role but frontend experience is helpful
Qualifications
  • Excellent background with professional appearance and communication skills required.
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment and/or independently with minimal supervision, guidance, and taking ownership of a task.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Enjoys building and improving software and receives satisfaction knowing users are happy.
  • Possesses a drive to constantly improve upon your own work.
  • Commonly thinks "How do I make this work more efficient and better?"
  • Prior experience working remotely full-time.
Specific Technical Stack Experience:
  • PHP 7.0+
  • Python 3.7+
  • RDBMS, MySQL, working with large databases
  • Laravel, Slim, ZF2, Symfony
  • Javascript
  • Docker
  • Git
  • SOLID principles
  • Agile and SCRUM Methodology
  • RESTful Web Services
  • Software Lifecycle
  • AWS/GCP experience
  • Atlassian suite of products