Web Application Developer (API)

Overview We are seeking a skilled Back-End Web Application Developer to help modernize and scale a large web platform.

This role focuses on breaking down legacy systems into modular, API-driven services while contributing to the design of reliable, cloud-native solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable applications in an Agile environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to the modernization of a legacy application by decomposing it into domain-aligned services and APIs.

Design, develop, and maintain back-end services using a modern PHP framework and ORM technology.

Build and maintain RESTful APIs with an emphasis on consistency, testing, documentation, and version control.

Integrate and consume external services and APIs, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.

Partner with infrastructure and operations teams to design and support cloud-based architectures.

Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and manage them through orchestration platforms.

Support automated build, test, and deployment pipelines to enable reliable software delivery.

Utilize infrastructure-as-code practices to create repeatable and maintainable environments.

Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and technical planning sessions.

Work within an Agile framework, contributing to sprint planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.

Collaborate with product, quality, and data teams to ensure feature alignment and system integrity.

Qualifications3+ years of professional experience in back-end development using PHP and a modern MVC framework.

Strong understanding of service-oriented or microservice-based architectures and API-first design.

Experience deploying and supporting applications in a major cloud environment (AWS or equivalent). Hands-on experience with containerization technologies and container orchestration platforms.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated deployment workflows.

Experience using infrastructure-as-code tools to manage cloud resources.

Solid understanding of external API integration patterns, including error handling and rate limiting.

Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based development teams.

Strong knowledge of software design principles, version control systems, and code quality standards.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must reside in Florida or Texas.

Preferred QualificationsCloud platform certifications (e.g., developer or solutions architect level). Experience with modern PHP frameworks, ORMs, and current framework versions.

Exposure to serverless or event-driven architectures.

Familiarity with messaging systems or asynchronous processing patterns.

Experience with application monitoring and observability tools.

Understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity management and encryption.

Previous experience mentoring developers or providing technical leadership within a team.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Full-Time