Senior PHP Developer – Technology & AI Labs

Embrace Software Inc

Senior PHP Developer for Embrace Technology Group developing web applications using PHP 8 and MySQL in an AI-first environment.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularjQueryMySQLPHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using PHP 8 and MySQL
Build and enhance interactive frontend applications using AngularJS and jQuery
Architect and implement scalable and maintainable backend systems and APIs built on the Yii2 framework
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following modern software design principles and best practices
Design efficient database schemas, queries, and indexing strategies to ensure high performance and scalability
Conduct code reviews and technical design reviews to maintain code quality and engineering standards
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues including application performance, database optimization, and system reliability
Ensure the platform follows secure coding practices and modern development standards
Develop end-to-end product features across both backend and frontend layers
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using PHP
Integrate frontend applications with backend services and MySQL databases
Improve existing systems by refactoring legacy code and modernizing architecture where needed
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
Participate in architecture discussions and technology decisions across Embrace Technology Group
Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and QA teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
Support agile development practices, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning
Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and documentation across the team
Contribute to new product builds and modernization across Embrace's six regulated industry verticals, plus special projects from Venture AI Labs — prototypes, applied experiments, and zero-to-one product bets

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional PHP development experience, with strong expertise in PHP 8 and modern PHP development practices
Hands-on experience with the Yii2 framework and strong understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns
Extensive MySQL experience — schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning for large-scale production systems
Solid frontend experience with AngularJS and jQuery, including building and integrating interactive UIs with backend services
Experience developing RESTful APIs and web services, following secure coding practices and web application security principles
Strong understanding of OOP and software design patterns applied to real production codebases
Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineering teams, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Hands-on AI-first development experience with Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or JetBrains AI
Solid fundamentals in software design, testing, secure-by-default engineering, and observability
Strong communication and ownership — comfortable in a remote, forward-deployed environment with shifting context across products and teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
Experience collaborating with a diverse, global team within a remote work setting

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Hard Skills & Tools

PHP 8MySQLYii2 frameworkAngularJSjQueryRESTful APIsOOPsoftware design patternsdatabase optimizationsecure coding practices

Soft Skills

communicationcross-functional collaborationmentorshiptechnical guidanceownershipagile developmentcode reviewsproblem-solvingteam collaborationleadership