Senior Software Engineer, PHP

Jahnel Group, an Inc. 5000 company

Senior Software Engineer at a fast-growing company modernizing legacy systems and building AI-driven applications. Seeking full-stack engineer with strong PHP and Symfony expertise.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularApacheCloudLAMPLinuxMicroservicesMySQLPHPSymfony

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Upgrade and modernize legacy systems, including Symfony and PHP versions, while addressing technical debt and deprecations.
Execute and maintain comprehensive regression testing to ensure system stability throughout upgrades.
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using PHP, Symfony, and the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL).
Develop and enhance frontend applications using Angular (AngularJS and modern Angular).
Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support system integrations and external services.
Contribute to mobile and cloud system integrations, enabling seamless communication between applications and backend services.
Support inventory and inspection workflows through system enhancements and integrations.
Collaborate on the development of AI-driven applications, including microservices that leverage machine learning models.
Review, validate, and refine AI-generated code to ensure quality, correctness, and performance.
Participate in architectural discussions, sprint planning, and daily standups as part of an embedded team.
Take ownership of features and systems, from design through deployment and iteration.
Advocate for clean code, maintainability, and modern development best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong expertise in PHP and the Symfony framework.
Solid experience working within the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
Proficiency in Angular (both AngularJS and modern Angular).
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Strong understanding of MySQL and relational database design.
Proven experience managing technical debt, including framework upgrades and deprecation handling.
Experience with full-stack development across backend and frontend systems.
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools, with an interest in integrating AI into development workflows.
Ability to review, validate, and improve AI-generated code.
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability across different technologies.
Experience working with open-source technologies and environments.
Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Strong communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

PHPSymfonyLAMP stackAngularRESTful APIsMySQLAI/ML conceptsfull-stack developmenttechnical debt managementcode review

Soft Skills

problem-solvingadaptabilitycommunicationcollaborationownershipadvocacy for clean codeteamworksprint planningarchitectural discussionsvalidation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineeringrelated field degreeequivalent experience