Senior PHP API Developer

BankruptcyWatch

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

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About

Bankruptcy represents a fresh start for millions of consumers and businesses experiencing the hardest circumstances and struggling to stay afloat. Unfortunately, the systems and technology that underpin the U.S. Bankruptcy system are cumbersome and difficult–making bankruptcy that much harder for everyone involved. At BankruptcyWatch, we are building the next era of bankruptcy where bankruptcy operations are easy, understandable, safe, streamlined, and unceremonious. We do this through our powerful bankruptcy automation API. We are at an exciting inflection point, scaling rapidly and adding new enterprise customers every week.
The Role We're looking for a Senior PHP API Developer with deep expertise in modern PHP and API design to join our growing team. In this position, you will play a key role in architecting and maintaining our core API. You will also be responsible for modernizing legacy systems, ensuring code quality through testing and documentation, and collaborating with business partners and integrating with federal court systems to deliver seamless integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement new API features using modern PHP practices
Architect REST and RPC-style web services that are secure, scalable, and maintainable
Modernize parts of the system that rely on aging technologies
Integrate third-party services into the API
Write secure code following industry best practices
Quality Assurance & Releases
Write and maintain automated tests to ensure reliability
Oversee releases and deployment processes
Fix bugs and resolve issues across the platform
Implement version control best practices using Git and GitHub
Documentation & Standards
Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
Read, write, and implement code that conforms to technical specifications
Create and maintain runbooks and operational guides
Work with business partners to help them integrate the API into their services
Learn the technical aspects of the U.S. Bankruptcy System
Communicate with federal courts to report software bugs and data entry errors
Participate in architecture reviews and offer feedback to enhance overall system design
Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to strengthen team expertise
Qualifications Experience & Background
7+ years of professional PHP development experience
Proven track record of architecting and maintaining large-scale API systems
Experience overseeing development of software projects through all stages of the development cycle
Demonstrated ability to master complex systems by studying code
Ability to read and write technical specifications
Technical Skills (Required)
Deep expertise in modern PHP, including all major language features
Proficiency with Composer for dependency management
Strong MySQL skills including query optimization, indexing strategies, and JOIN operations
Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development
Deep understanding of object-oriented design and component-based systems
Experience designing and implementing REST and RPC-style web services
Technical Skills (Preferred)
HTTP 1.1 protocol
JSON, including JSON Schema and related technologies
XML and SOAP
YAML and XSLT 2.0
gRPC
AWS (working knowledge of EC2, RDS, and S3)
Soft Skills
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
Strong ownership and accountability mindset
Detail-oriented approach to code quality and security
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
Remote Flexibility: This is a fully remote position.
Innovation & Ownership: Take the lead on API projects and have a say in improving architecture and development practices.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse team of engineers and stakeholders who thrive on open communication and problem-solving.
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New York, New York, United States

Languages

English

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