Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer

Worldpay•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$150,300 - $226,950

About The Position

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer to join our ever-evolving product team and help shape the future of global commerce. As a Principal PHP/Phalcon Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining API applications using the Phalcon PHP framework. You will work closely with the development team to create efficient and scalable API solutions that meet the project's requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
10+ years relevant software engineering experience.
Proven experience as a Phalcon Developer or PHP developer with a strong willingness to learn Phalcon.
Proficiency in PHP, PostgreSQL or other relational databases, and basic knowledge of web development technologies (JavaScript and Angular).
Familiarity with MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture and Phalcon's MVC framework.
Familiarity with Microservices architecture.
Experience with RESTful API development and consumption.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.
Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with additional PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel, Symfony) is a plus.
Experience with web development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React) is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in implementing online payment systems at scale, with a comprehensive understanding of high-volume payment processing workflows and technologies.

Responsibilities

Develop API applications using the Phalcon PHP framework, ensuring high performance and security.
Continuously monitor and optimize the application for speed, scalability, and efficiency.
Create technical documentation, including code comments, project documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.
Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
Conduct unit testing, identify and resolve bugs, and perform debugging to ensure the reliability and stability of the application.
Design and implement database schemas, interact with databases using Phalcon's ORM, and optimize database queries for performance.
Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code repositories and collaborate effectively with team members.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including 3rd party integration developers, front-end developers, and project managers, to deliver high-quality API applications.