Sprintax PHP Developer

Sprintax, part of 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, trainees, researchers, 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 fulfilment services to clients in over 100 countries ranging from blue-chip financial service companies to individual investors & cross-border workers.

Due to continued growth in the organization, Sprintax are seeking to hire a PHP Developer to join their 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 & Design: Design and architect scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems. Ensure applications are optimized for speed and performance.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and share best practices to foster continuous improvement.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, UI/UX 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 & Standards: Enforce best practices for software development, including test-driven development (TDD), clean code principles, and continuous integration (CI).
• Innovation & 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.

Experience: 5+ years of professional PHP development experience, with a 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 like 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, Kubernetes) 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 detail and commitment to quality.

Education:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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