Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Full Stack Engineer (PHP / JavaScript / AI Fundamentals)
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications using PHP (MVC Frameworks: Yii, Symfony, etc.).
• Implement modern front-end solutions using JavaScript (ES6+), Angular, React, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Configure, optimize, and maintain Apache servers for high availability and performance.
• Design and maintain RDBMS (preferably MSSQL) with efficient schema and query optimization.
• Apply test-driven development practices; integrate automated unit and smoke tests using PHPUnit, Cypress, Selenium, or JUnit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of development practices.
• Utilize Git for version control and manage branching/merging strategies effectively.
• Apply AI fundamentals using Python, PySpark, SLM, or LLM where applicable.
• Support and enhance CI/CD processes and contribute to DevOps best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 9–10 years of experience writing high-quality PHP with MVC Frameworks (Yii/Symfony preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience with JavaScript (ES6+) and front-end frameworks (Angular, React, etc.).
• 5+ years of strong RDBMS experience (MSSQL preferred).
• 2–3 years of experience with Apache server configuration and management.
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience with Python and AI Fundamentals (PySpark, SLM, LLM).
• Strong grasp of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Proven experience with Git version control (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket).
• Familiarity with TDD frameworks and CI/CD integrations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with logging and monitoring tools: ELK Stack (Logstash, Elasticsearch, Kibana), Grafana, or Splunk.
• Cloud platform exposure (AWS / Azure) and related DevOps tools (CodeDeploy, Azure DevOps).
• Experience in API design & development and Microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages: Java, Node.js, Go, Ruby, C/C++, Bash, or Perl.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly accountable environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and continuous learning attitude.

Required Skills