Senior PHP Developer with Security Clearance

Location: Must be able to be onsite in the Suitland, MD area
Years' Experience: 10+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or IT related field
Work Authorization: Must show that applicant is legally permitted to work in the United States
Clearance: Applicants must be able to meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. NOTE: United States Citizenship is required to be eligible to obtain this security through this program agency. Key Skills:
• 10+ years software development experience including extensive development experience using PHP, Laravel framework, Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML5, Java, and CSS

• Expertise in relational databases such as PostgreSQL required.

• Familiarity with AWS Cloud, CI/CD, containerization and related technologies (i.e. Gitlab, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, Kubernetes, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell, Perl) Responsibilities
• Lead a team of staff to design, code, test, and debug applications

• Software development with Laravel PHP framework and Vue.js

• Will be involved in the development, architecture, design of complex web applications
• Develop using Laravel framework applications using Agile methodology

• Design data models and web APIs and creation of software tasks from system requirements.

• Perform requirements analysis, design, development, unit, and integration testing of software, troubleshooting and debugging of the system.

• Immediate responsibilities will include enhancing and maintaining the existing system as well as design, development, and documentation of new features.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and specifications

• Usage of Agile project tools for day-to-day tasks within the Scrum process

• Implement web services, data persistence access features and external interfaces.

• Partner closely with front-end and database engineers to ensure features are developed holistically.

• Follow Agile software development methodology and team architecture standards.

• Mentor junior developers, maintain code standards and perform code reviews to ensure code quality Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering related field

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance

• 10+ years software development experience including extensive development experience using PHP development, Laravel framework, Vue.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS

• Expertise in relational databases (RDBMS) such as PostgreSQL desired

• Familiarity with AWS Cloud, CI/CD, containerization and related technologies (i.e. Gitlab, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, Kubernetes, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell, Perl)

• Experience working with DevOps and/or DevSecOps teams to align product releases with established update cycles.

• Experience with design, development, enhancement, troubleshooting and debugging of web applications.

• Experience interacting with operations support to resolve any urgent issues/bugs to the point that they are fully remediated.

• Experience developing and integrating complex software systems through the full SDLC.

• Experience with Agile Scrum

• Experience leading and mentoring junior team members