Description
Band of Hands is a dynamic web development agency specializing in custom PHP-powered solutions for e-commerce, SaaS, and enterprise clients. We're a "band of hands-on creators" building scalable, innovative digital experiences. Join our collaborative team of devs pushing the boundaries of modern web tech! We're seeking a talented PHP Developer to join our core engineering team. You'll build robust backend systems, integrate with modern frameworks, and collaborate on full-stack projects. At Band of Hands, we value clean code, continuous learning, and tools that boost productivity – think intelligent IDEs over basic text editors. If you love debugging with Xdebug and optimizing for PHP 8+, this is your spot!
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain PHP-based web applications, APIs, and databases.
Collaborate with frontend devs on Laravel/Symfony integrations.
Perform code reviews, refactoring, and performance tuning.
Troubleshoot issues using advanced debugging tools.
Contribute to open-source tools and stay ahead of PHP trends.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of professional PHP development experience (PHP 7+).
Proficiency in frameworks like Laravel..
Strong SQL/database skills (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment (AWS/Docker).
Familiarity with modern tools: We recommend and support editors/IDEs like PhpStorm for its refactoring magic, VS Code with PHP extensions for lightweight workflows, or Sublime Text for speed demons. Bonus if you've used Zend Studio for enterprise debugging!
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for writing efficient, secure code.
Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Frontend basics (HTML/CSS/TS, Angular).
Unit testing (PHPUnit) and security best practices (OWASP).
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary + equity options.
Fully remote with flexible hours and unlimited PTO.
Professional development stipend (e.g., PhpStorm licenses, conferences).
Collaborative tools like Slack, Jira, and our shared VS Code setup.
Fun perks: Team hackathons, "tool Tuesdays" to geek out on new IDEs, and a supportive "band" culture.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Band of Hands.
Band of Hands is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Band of Hands' EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
Our organization participates in E-Verify.
How to Apply
Send your resume, a cover letter to careers@bandofhands.com. Use job title as subject.