Software Engineer - PHP

Ensora Health

About The Position

Ensora Health is the leading provider of software and services for mental and behavioral health therapists, trusted by over 200,000 individual providers and more than 28,000 practices. Our unmatched expertise, partnership, and breadth of products allow us to fine-tune solutions that meet the specific needs of everyone from solo practitioners to larger practices. With AI-enabled solutions that span practice management to electronic medical records and e-prescribing to billing, we help eliminate administrative complexity and create harmony between therapists, their clients, and the whole healthcare community. Job Description We are looking for a Software Engineer who thrives on ownership and innovation. In this role, you will design and implement features across web and backend systems, ensuring code quality, scalability, and performance. You’ll apply critical thinking to solve complex problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor others while driving improvements in development practices. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building solutions that power the future of mental and behavioral health technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong coding and debugging skills with proficiency in PHP and object-oriented programming.
Experience working independently with PHP outside of frameworks.
Comfortable with Linux command line and SQL databases.
Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS3.
Familiarity with Agile methodology.
Understanding of security best practices and observability principles.
Ability to manage the full lifecycle of features independently.
Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Responsibilities

Own the design and implementation of features across web and backend systems.
Develop functions aligned with service architecture that are testable, maintainable, and scalable.
Debug complex issues and optimize performance for efficiency and reliability.
Participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues using systematic approaches.
Size tasks appropriately, clarify expectations, and communicate progress clearly.
Escalate blockers promptly and document solutions while maintaining coding standards.
Propose improvements for development practices and processes.
Support API integrations and cloud system connectivity.
Consider security implications and address risks proactively.
Tune monitoring based on operational data to improve stability and performance.
Contribute to innovation by proposing creative solutions and enhancements.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and share domain knowledge.