Full Stack Developer (PHP, Python)

OpenDataJobs • Washington, DC

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

Peregrine Advisors is hiring a Full Stack Developer to build web applications end to end, from user interfaces to data layers. The position is part of a hybrid work arrangement based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with commuting cadence varying by assignment. The initial engagement requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust determination.

The first project will likely involve developing full-stack features using PHP and Laravel, with Python alongside. Work may include building Laravel back ends, React or Vue front ends, and REST APIs that integrate with third-party systems; writing unit and integration tests for applications with heavy concurrent traffic; deploying and operating applications on AWS; and developing Python automation and caching strategies. The project is an initial assignment, not a fixed definition of the role’s future work.

The developer is expected to own features and outcomes, diagnose issues across interfaces, data, and deployment, and ensure applications perform under real traffic. The role includes collaboration with developers, engineers, data scientists, architects, and strategists across strategy and implementation. Peregrine supports development across assignments and clients through onboarding, sponsored certifications and continuing education, and opportunities to rotate across functions.

This is a full-time W-2 position with a salary of $100,000 to $150,000 per year. The interview process includes discussion of a difficult problem the candidate has worked through and a live Python coding exercise.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of professional full-stack development experience with PHP/Laravel and Python.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Expert-level PHP and Laravel experience, including MVC architecture and Eloquent ORM.
• HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+) experience, with at least one front-end framework: React or Vue.js.
• Python experience for scripting, automation, and web development, using Django or Flask.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL and query optimization for web applications.
• AWS deployment experience with EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and Route 53.
• Experience with Git-based version control and modern tooling such as Composer and npm/yarn.
• Knowledge of HTTP, web security principles, API design, and responsive design.
• Clear written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences, including documenting decisions, writing for client stakeholders, and presenting work.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust determination for the initial engagement.
• Ability to complete a live Python coding exercise as part of the technical assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Large language model API integration, including OpenAI or Anthropic, and prompt engineering.
• Blockchain and smart-contract integration (Web3).
• A portfolio of shipped full-stack projects.
• Federal information technology experience.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tooling.

Responsibilities

• Build full-stack features using Laravel and PHP on the back end, React or Vue on the front end, and REST APIs to integrate with third-party systems.
• Write unit and integration tests for application features.
• Deploy and operate applications on AWS.
• Develop Python automation and caching strategies to support application performance as traffic grows.
• Build responsive interfaces and optimize applications for concurrent users.
• Trace and resolve problems across the interface, data layer, and deployment.
• Document technical decisions, write for client stakeholders, and present work to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Use AI-assisted developer tools to implement, test, and improve owned components, while reviewing and testing their output.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums paid.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with an employer match of up to 4% of salary.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Sponsored professional certifications and continuing education.
• Extensive onboarding and opportunities to rotate across functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level