Sprintax PHP Developer

Sprintax, part Clune Tech, is a web based tax return preparation software that provides a number of tax related services to non - residents in the United States. We help thousands of international visitors such as students, scholars, teachers, trainers, researches, work and travel participants and other foreign individuals that are temporary in the United States each year with the preparation of their tax returns.

Clune Tech is a world - leading provider of international taxation, finance and fulfillment services to clients over 100 countries ranging from blue - chip financial services companies to individual investors & cross border workers.

Due to continued growth in the organization, Sprintax is seeking to hire a PHP Developer to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Web Application Development: Write clean, maintainable and efficient code in PHP to build high - performance, dynamic web applications and APIs.
• System Architecture and Design: Design and architect scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems. Ensure applications are optimized for speed and performance.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Guide and mentor the junior and mid - level developers. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and share best practices to foster continuous improvement.
• Collaboration and Cross Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers and other developers to ensure seamless integration of front - end and back - end technologies.
• Optimizing Performance: Troubleshoot and optimize application performance, addressing issues such as load times, scalability and reliability.
• Code Quality and Standards: Enforce best practices for software development, including test - driven development (TDD), clean code principles and continuous integration (CI).
• Innovation and Continuous Learning: Stay up - to - date with the latest industry trends, PHP advancements and emerging technologies. Experiment with new tools and frameworks to improve development processes.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, applications and processes.

Requirements

Experience 5+ years of professional PHP development expertise, with strong focus on object - oriented programming (OOP), RESTful API development and modern PHP frameworks.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of PHP, including experience with PHP 7/8
• Hands - on experience with PHP frameworks, such as Symfony, Laravel or Zend
• Strong knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases, with experience in database optimization and query design
• Experience working with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab)
• Experience with front - end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks like Vue.js, React or Angular is a plus)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure etc.) and deployment practices
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernets) is a plus
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI, etc.)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem - solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross - functional team environment
• Strong attention to details and commitment to quality

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (for equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices architecture and APIs
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools
• Experience with front end JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) or CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind)
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Trello or Asana
• Experience in e - commerce platforms, CMS, or other content - driven web solutions