Remote Senior Programmer / Analyst II

As a Senior Programmer / Analyst II, you will design, develop, and maintain data-driven web applications using PHP and modern front-end technologies. This role involves full-stack development, working with large relational databases, containerized development environments, and cloud-based infrastructure. You will participate in the complete software lifecycle, from development and testing through deployment and ongoing production support.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy PHP-based web applications

Build and maintain front-end interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

Work with relational databases (MariaDB) to query, optimize, and manage large data sets

Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas

Develop and maintain applications using PHP frameworks (Phalcon preferred; Laravel or similar frameworks acceptable)

Use Git for version control and collaborate within a team-based workflow

Work in Docker-based development environments

Deploy and support applications hosted in AWS

Perform unit and functional testing and support production releases

Provide ongoing application support by troubleshooting and resolving issues

Access and maintain Linux servers (RHEL 9) via SSH as needed

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Proven experience developing applications in PHP at an intermediate or advanced level

Strong experience with PHP frameworks (Phalcon, Laravel, or comparable frameworks)

Solid understanding of front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX)

Strong experience working with relational databases, preferably MariaDB

Experience using Git for source control

Familiarity with Linux-based systems and command-line tools

Ability to follow best practices for clean code, security, and maintainability

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Ability to obtain or currently hold a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS environments

Familiarity with Docker for local development and deployment workflows

Experience working on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9) systems

Object-oriented PHP development experience

Strong understanding of PHP execution and request lifecycle

Advanced database skills, including query optimization and indexing

Familiarity with jQuery and related libraries (DataTables, etc..)

Experience implementing authentication and authorization across systems

Understanding of web application security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies

Knowledge of accessibility standards and compliance requirements

Experience designing scalable application architectures

Company Profile

Volanno is a certified woman-owned small business headquartered in Washington, DC. As an IT solution provider, our services include software development, data analytics, and technology implementation. From scoping and defining to implementation and support, we are ready to support our clients' needs at any stage of development in designing and building solutions that prepare them for the future.

Volanno is an equal opportunity employer. Volanno will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status

Salary Description

120,000 - 125,000

Job Type: Remote, Full-Time, Permanent