## Fullstack PHP Developer (Backend Focus) Location: United States (Fully Remote) Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Up to $125,000 Base + Benefits ### About our Client Our client delivers cybersecurity-first managed IT services and technology solutions that keep businesses secure, stable, and productive. For over 30 years, CTMS has partnered with organizations across industries — including healthcare, manufacturing, legal, education, and professional services — providing proactive IT support, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and strategic IT consulting. ### Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Fullstack Developer with a strong backend focus to join our team. The ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining PHP-based applications, with backend development as a core focus. This role works closely with cross-functional technical teams to deliver performant, scalable, and secure solutions that support CTMS’s managed services platform and internal tools. ### What You’ll Do Backend Development (Primary) - Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using PHP. - Work effectively across projects that may include older PHP versions and complex legacy systems. - Build and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures with MySQL (deep experience required). - Implement and troubleshoot clustering, replication, and high-availability database scenarios. Frontend Development (Supporting) - Contribute to frontend features using JavaScript where applicable. - Collaborate with UI/UX designers and engineers to build responsive interfaces. Collaboration & Architecture - Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural planning. - Help diagnose and resolve production issues, including performance bottlenecks. - Write clear, maintainable, and testable code following best practices. ### Must-Have Qualifications - Strong PHP expertise, including working knowledge of older PHP versions (important for existing CTMS systems) - Advanced MySQL experience - Cluster / high-availability database deployment experience - Proficiency with JavaScript for frontend integration tasks - Experience building secure, fault-tolerant backend systems - Comfortable in a remote, collaborative environment ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience with modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, etc.) - Familiarity with caching, search, message queues - Knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration methods - Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing - Exposure to managed IT or cybersecurity products/platforms ### What We Offer - Fully remote work with flexible scheduling - Competitive base salary — up to $125,000 - Benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.) - Opportunity to work with a security-first, strategic technology services team - Collaborative, supportive work culture ### Who You Are You’re a seasoned backend-leaning Fullstack Developer who thrives solving complex backend challenges (especially in PHP & MySQL), enjoys learning from legacy systems, and can contribute to frontend functionality when needed. You take pride in building reliable and secure applications that support critical business operations. ### Apply Today Submit your resume and a short cover letter detailing your relevant PHP, MySQL, and clustering experience.