Backend Developer

Backend Developer Nashville, TN Job Details 15 hours ago Qualifications Data encryption SSO Performance tuning Computer science Bachelor's degree in information technology Computer Science Software Engineering Achieving HIPAA compliance Amazon EC2 OAuth 2.0 IT system monitoring Laravel

HIPAA UNIX

Scalable systems Database security management Technology security practices 3 years JavaScript frameworks Microservices SQL Data normalization Swagger Docker Bachelor's degree Access control implementation NIST standards Continuous integration GitHub Scalability Developing and maintaining backend systems Front-end development Agile software development S3 Amazon CloudWatch CodeIgniter Identity and access management (IAM) solutions Senior level Bachelor's degree in software engineering Cloud monitoring RDS database Bachelor's degree in computer science Linux administration Cloud services Identity & access management Information Technology Design patterns Full Job Description

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain server-side application logic using PHP for the platform. Design, implement, and optimize MariaDB database schemas, queries, and stored procedures. Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support frontend Angular applications and third-party integrations. Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms including

MFA, SSO

via SAML, and role-based access controls. Work with Docker containerized environments and maintain application deployment processes. Optimize application performance, database queries, and server-side logic for scalability. Implement security best practices including SQL injection prevention, data encryption, and OWASP compliance. Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate Angular components with backend services. Maintain and enhance existing PHP codebase while following modern PHP frameworks and best practices. Implement error monitoring, logging, and observability using tools like Sentry and CloudWatch. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and best practices. Maintain adherence to security standards including

HIPAA, NIST

CSF, and CIS benchmarks. Participate in Agile sprints with a 10-week release cycle. Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

5+ years of backend web development experience with strong PHP expertise. 3+ years of experience with MariaDB or MySQL database design and optimization. Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs for frontend consumption. Experience with Git/GitHub and CI/CD workflows. Experience with Docker containerized applications. Experience implementing authentication and authorization systems (OAuth, SAML, JWT). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience with AWS cloud services is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

The initiative and ability to:

Stay current with PHP ecosystem, security best practices, and emerging backend technologies. . Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and SOLID principles. Deep understanding of database design, normalization, indexing, and query optimization. Strong knowledge of security best practices including OWASP Top 10, SQL injection prevention, and data encryption. Understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

Proficiency in the following technologies:

PHP (modern versions 7.4+, preferably PHP 8.x) and object-oriented programming Modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter) MariaDB/MySQL database management and optimization RESTful API design and development Git and GitHub Docker and containerized application architecture Linux/Unix command line and server administration SQL query optimization and database indexing Authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT) Error monitoring and logging tools (Sentry, CloudWatch) Familiarity with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch), microservices architecture, API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger), testing frameworks (PHPUnit), frontend technologies (Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST CSF).