Remote PHP Developer, Full-Time

About Company Evolve is a leading vacation rental company reimagining the vacation rental experience for everyone. Based in Denver, Colorado, we manage over 30,000 vacation rental homes across North America, delivering amazing experiences for both property owners and guests. Our mission is to make vacation rental easy and accessible, and we achieve this through a blend of innovative technology, hospitality expertise, and a passionate team. We believe in creating an environment where our employees can thrive, learn, and grow, contributing to a vibrant culture built on collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence. At Evolve, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your work directly impacts the success of the business and the satisfaction of our customers. Join us in building the future of vacation rentals!

Job Description

Are you a talented and experienced PHP Developer seeking a challenging remote opportunity to build high-performance, scalable web applications? Evolve is looking for a dedicated Remote PHP Developer to join our innovative engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining critical backend systems that power our rapidly growing vacation rental platform. You’ll work with modern PHP frameworks like Laravel, integrate with various APIs, and ensure robust database solutions (primarily MySQL). This position requires a strong grasp of software architecture principles, clean code practices, and a passion for creating efficient, reliable, and testable code. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers in an Agile environment to deliver features that delight our property owners and guests. Your contributions will directly impact millions of users and significantly shape the future of our technological landscape, helping us continue to redefine the vacation rental industry. We value proactive problem-solvers who are eager to learn new technologies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. As a remote member of our team, you will be empowered to manage your time effectively while staying connected through regular team meetings and collaborative tools, ensuring seamless integration into our distributed workforce model. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who wants to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs using PHP and modern frameworks (e.g., Laravel).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions regarding our backend systems.
• Implement and maintain database schemas and ensure data integrity (primarily MySQL).
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our development processes and tools.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience as a PHP Developer.
• Strong proficiency in PHP 7+ and experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony).
• Expertise in designing and interacting with relational databases, particularly MySQL.
• Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems, specifically Git.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience in the hospitality or travel technology industry.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities and education reimbursement.
• Remote-first work environment with flexible hours.
• Dedicated budget for home office setup.
• Employee discount on Evolve vacation rentals.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

How to Apply

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