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SAIC Server Side Software Engineer in Remote Work, Texas
Description
Seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong server-side and PHP focus to support the full software development lifecycle of cloud-based, scalable web applications . This role emphasizes backend architecture, API development, database integration, and containerized deployments , while collaborating with UI, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical systems.
Target salary is $115-120k. (Please note this position is funded through June 2026.)
Primary Focus Areas
Server-side and API development.
PHP-based application architecture.
Database-driven web applications.
Containerized and cloud-hosted systems.
Agile software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP.
Support full-stack integration between front-end and backend components.
Develop scalable web, desktop, and utility applications.
Analyze and resolve issues related to system intent, outputs, data flows, and controls.
Optimize server-side performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
Participate fully in Agile ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives).
Qualifications
Core Technical Skills
Server-Side: PHP (advanced), API development, backend optimization.
Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Containers: Docker and containerized application deployment.
Cloud: Experience developing and running applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
DevOps: GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Agile & Delivery
Strong experience working on Agile teams.
Focus on scalable, maintainable backend solutions.
Comfortable collaborating across engineering, UI, and operations teams.
Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
Security & Compliance
Active Secret clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred / Value-Add Experience
AWS DevOps Engineer certification.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Record Stores (LRS).
Familiarity with Moodle, Rustici, Superset.
Experience supporting data-heavy or reporting-focused platforms.
Backend performance tuning and scalability work.
Experience modernizing legacy PHP systems.
Exposure to DevSecOps practices in cloud environments.
DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.)
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: T2601240
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