Full-Stack PHP Developer

Pioneering Evolution LLC•Arlington, VA

30d

About The Position

Pioneering Evolution is seeking a mid-to-senior level full-stack PHP developer to join our team. This role focuses on building and maintaining complex web applications using the Laravel framework and Vue.js. The ideal candidate combines strong PHP back-end skills with modern front-end development expertise and thrives in a collaborative, Agile environment. You will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and user-friendly applications that directly support our clients’ mission needs.

Requirements

5+ years of professional web application development with demonstrated ability to deliver complete, production-ready features on schedule.
Strong PHP experience with Laravel or similar MVC frameworks, with emphasis on writing clean, testable, and reusable code.
Strong JavaScript skills with Vue.js (preferred) or another modern framework, with focus on building maintainable components.
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Proficiency with MySQL, including designing normalized schemas and writing optimized queries.
Solid understanding of Git workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews) and ability to manage clean commits without debug/unnecessary code.
Experience applying coding standards and design patterns to produce simple, maintainable solutions aligned with existing architecture.
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and deliver quality work within agreed timelines.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environments.
Experience with automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Dusk, Jest, etc.).
Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to contribute to design discussions and advocate for best practices in security, performance, and maintainability.
Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers to create intuitive user interfaces.

Responsibilities

Deliver complete, working solutions that meet all functional and technical requirements described in assigned tickets.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code that adheres to project coding standards.
Avoid unnecessary complexity by implementing solutions consistent with existing code patterns and architecture.
Thoroughly test and validate solutions to ensure reliability, performance, and delivery of clean, production-ready code.
Manage personal workload effectively to deliver timely solutions without sacrificing quality.
Translate functional requirements into clear, actionable technical tasks and tickets, ensuring alignment with project scope and development standards.
Collaborate with senior developers, QA, and business analysts to clarify requirements and confirm acceptance criteria are fully met.
Participate in peer code reviews to ensure consistency, simplicity, and maintainability across the codebase.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, coding standards, and technical documentation.