Server Side Software Engineer at SAIC

, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Server-Side Development, PHP, API Development, Backend Optimization, SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Docker, Cloud, AWS, GitLab, GitLab CI/CD, Agile, System Architecture, Containerization, Performance Tuning

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong server-side and PHP focus to support the full software development lifecycle of cloud-based, scalable web applications. This role emphasizes backend architecture, API development, database integration, and containerized deployments, while collaborating with UI, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical systems. Target salary is $115-120k. (Please note this position is funded through June 2026) Primary Focus Areas Server-side and API development PHP-based application architecture Database-driven web applications Containerized and cloud-hosted systems Agile software delivery Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP Support full-stack integration between front-end and backend components Develop scalable web, desktop, and utility applications Analyze and resolve issues related to system intent, outputs, data flows, and controls Optimize server-side performance, reliability, and maintainability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions Participate fully in Agile ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives) Core Technical Skills Server-Side: PHP (advanced), API development, backend optimization Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) Containers: Docker and containerized application deployment Cloud: Experience developing and running applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred) DevOps: GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines Agile & Delivery Strong experience working on Agile teams Focus on scalable, maintainable backend solutions Comfortable collaborating across engineering, UI, and operations teams Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree. Security & Compliance Active Secret clearance U.S. Citizenship required Preferred / Value-Add Experience AWS DevOps Engineer certification Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Record Stores (LRS) Familiarity with Moodle, Rustici, Superset Experience supporting data-heavy or reporting-focused platforms Backend performance tuning and scalability work Experience modernizing legacy PHP systems Exposure to DevSecOps practices in cloud environments DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs primarily using PHP, supporting the full software development lifecycle for cloud-based applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and participate fully in Agile ceremonies.