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Location: United States (Fully Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to $150,000 Base + Benefits
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 OverviewWe 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 DoBackend 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.
- 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
- 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
- Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
- Competitive base salary — up to $150,000
- Benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)
- Opportunity to work with a security-first, strategic technology services team
- Collaborative, supportive work culture
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 TodaySubmit your resume and a short cover letter detailing your relevant PHP, MySQL, and clustering experience.
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