LAMP Web Application Developer

Latitude Inc•Orlando, FL

1d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

In this role, you will help transform a legacy monolithic PHP application into a modern, cloud-native, microservice-oriented architecture on AWS. You will play a key role in API-driven development, service decoupling, and cloud modernization while working within an Agile Scrum environment. You will collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, product, QA, and analytics teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality backend services.

Requirements

3+ years of professional backend development experience with PHP (Symfony preferred)
Strong understanding of microservice architecture and API-first design
Proven experience deploying and managing applications on AWS
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools
Strong understanding of third-party API integration patterns and error handling
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Proficiency with Git, software design patterns, and code quality best practices
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

AWS certification (Developer Associate or Solutions Architect)
Experience with Symfony 6, Doctrine ORM, or similar frameworks
Knowledge of serverless architecture using AWS Lambda and API Gateway
Familiarity with event-driven architectures (SNS/SQS, Kafka, streaming platforms)
Background in travel, hospitality, entertainment, or ticketing systems
Experience with observability tools such as New Relic, Datadog, CloudWatch, or ELK
Strong understanding of cloud security best practices (IAM, least privilege, encryption)
Experience mentoring developers or leading small Agile teams

Responsibilities

Drive the decoupling of a legacy PHP monolith into domain-driven microservices and APIs
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Symfony (or equivalent MVC frameworks) and Doctrine ORM
Architect and implement RESTful APIs with strong documentation, testing, and versioning practices
Build and integrate third-party APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, and security
Partner with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to design and deploy AWS-based solutions
Utilize AWS services such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS, and CloudWatch
Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration via Kubernetes or ECS
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable and rapid deployments
Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code tools to ensure reproducible environments
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and cross-functional planning
Work within an Agile Scrum framework, including sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives
Collaborate with Product, QA, and Analytics to ensure alignment and data integrity