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.