Web Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Web Developer - Contract to Hire

Location :  Hybrid (Must reside in  FL ) , One week onsite required for initial orientation, and 1 to 2 days monthly on site

Type :  Full-Time

Pay : $110K-130K based on experience

The Opportunity

Join a high-impact, multi-year modernization initiative as we transform our legacy PHP monolith into a cutting-edge, microservice-oriented architecture on AWS. As a Senior Web Developer, you won’t just be writing code; you will be a key architect in decoupling business domains, implementing modern DevOps practices, and building scalable, API-driven services that power our next generation of travel and entertainment platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Monolith Decoupling :  Lead the strategic transition from a monolithic PHP environment to domain-driven microservices.

Backend Engineering :  Design and maintain robust services using  Symfony  and  Doctrine ORM .

API Stewardship :  Architect RESTful APIs with a focus on consistent documentation, versioning, and security.

Cloud & DevOps Integration :  Partner with Infrastructure teams to deploy cloud-native solutions via  AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3)  and manage containerization through  Docker / Kubernetes .

CI / CD & IaC :  Own the full development lifecycle by maintaining automated pipelines and using  Terraform / CloudFormation  for reproducible environments.

Agile Collaboration :  Drive architectural discussions and code reviews within an Agile Scrum framework to ensure high-quality, scalable feature delivery.

Qualifications

Experience :  3+ years of professional backend development in  PHP  (Symfony experience is highly preferred).

Architecture :  Proven track record with  Microservices  and API-first design principles.

AWS Mastery :  Hands-on experience with the AWS ecosystem (ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway).

DevOps Tooling :  Proficiency with  Docker  and  CI / CD  pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline).

Infrastructure :  Experience with  Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)  tools like Terraform.

Compliance :   Must currently reside in Florida .

Note : Sponsorship is not available for this role.

What Sets You Apart

AWS Certification :  Developer Associate or Solutions Architect.

Advanced Patterns :  Experience with  Event-Driven Architecture  (SNS / SQS, Kafka) or Serverless patterns.

Observability :  Proficiency with  New Relic , CloudWatch, or Datadog.

Industry Context :  Previous experience in travel, ticketing, or reservation systems.

Leadership :  Experience mentoring junior developers or acting as a technical lead.

Perks & Benefits

Work-Life Balance :  3 weeks PTO, 5 Personal Days, and a  Paid Holiday Break  from Christmas to New Year.

Financial Future :  401k matching and comprehensive insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).

Experience the Fun :   $1,000 annual credit  for Tickets-at-Work to enjoy our marketplace!

Wellness :  Fitness reimbursement program and flexible work arrangements.

Company Description

Our client is in the Entertainment Industry.

Company Description

Our client is in the Entertainment Industry.