Senior PHP Developer

At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to enhance lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

About our clientOur client, a well-established company in the LegalTech industry based in the USA, has achieved great success over many years. They own a cutting-edge legal software application that streamlines case management and document automation for law firms. With a passionate and expanding team, they are committed to enhancing efficiency and productivity in the legal-tech industry.

About the role Join our client's dynamic team as a software developer, where the selected candidate will collaborate with talented professionals to design, write, and optimize cutting-edge code for a legal application, including payment and billing systems. This role plays a pivotal part in enhancing software, integrating diverse components, and deploying innovative solutions. Staying ahead of the curve with the latest technologies and contributing to seamless communication is essential. If you are a creative problem-solver with a knack for PHP and a passion for continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity!

ResponsibilitiesPartner with the development team to design, write, troubleshoot, and optimize code.Deliver clean, efficient code based on detailed specifications.Suggest and implement enhancements.Verify and deploy software and systems.Integrate various software components and third-party applications.Maintain clear, consistent communication with management and team members.Develop and maintain technical documentation for reference and reporting.Stay updated with emerging development technologies.Break new ground and innovate continuously.

Requirements5+ years of experience, proven track record of building and scaling appsAdaptable and open to changing prioritiesProficient in distributed source control systemsBasic understanding of continuous integration toolsFamiliarity with ticketing and project management systemsExperience with Docker and containerized servicesKnowledge of REST APIsRelational databases proficiencyExperience with ETL + financial application databasesProficiency in PHP + LaravelAdditional programming language knowledge is a plus.Familiarity with development tools like PhpStorm or similar.Experience with backend APIs and services supporting the UI.Unit testingGood communication skills, avid English speaker - thrives working with a team

PerksUnlimited PTO, real work-life balanceFull-time, remote positionEquipment Local Holidays / US Holidays HealthcareUSD Compensation (60-80k USD/Year - correlates with experience)

Key Skills

• Laravel
• PHP
• REST APIs