PHP Developer

#twiceasnice Recruiting•Saint Louis, MO

22h•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is seeking a PHP Developer to join their team based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of web applications and platforms while setting technical standards and mentoring other developers. You’ll play a key role in shaping solution architecture, driving best practices, and delivering high-quality, scalable PHP-based products. This position is ideal for a technically creative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants real ownership of their work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team of ambitious individuals and take real ownership of your work as an employee-owner and shape your own long-term career path in the digital strategy space.

Requirements

4+ years of professional PHP development experience required.
Proficiency with modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter) required
Strong understanding of database design (MySQL), APIs, and backend development required
Must be local to the St. Louis metro area for hybrid work

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize dynamic web applications using PHP
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements
Write clean, secure, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards
Build and extend custom CMS solutions, APIs, and backend functionality
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications
Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases
Work with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into practical solutions
Contribute to documentation, technical specifications, and internal tools as needed