Web Developer

About The Company EBG is a leading organization committed to innovation and excellence in the travel, hospitality, and entertainment industries. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, EBG continuously invests in cutting-edge technology solutions to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and foster sustainable growth. Our company values collaboration, integrity, and a forward-thinking approach, making us an attractive employer for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact through technology. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Web Developer to join our dynamic team in a pivotal role that involves leading a large-scale modernization initiative. In this position, you will be instrumental in transforming a legacy monolithic PHP application into a modern, microservice-oriented architecture hosted on AWS cloud infrastructure. Your expertise in API-driven development, cloud-native solutions, and DevOps practices will be crucial in architecting, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices. The role offers the flexibility of remote work for candidates residing in Florida and Texas, with occasional in-office meetings as required. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated developer to contribute to a strategic transformation project that impacts our core business operations. Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in back-end development with PHP, preferably with Symfony framework.
• Strong understanding of microservice architecture and API-first design principles.
• Proven experience deploying and managing applications on AWS (ECS, EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.).
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS or similar) for containerized deployments.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Deep understanding of third-party API integration, including performance optimization and error handling.
• Experience working within Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of software design patterns, version control (Git), and code quality practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Reside in Florida or Texas; candidates outside these states are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead the decoupling of the existing PHP monolith into domain-driven microservices and APIs.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Symfony or equivalent MVC frameworks and Doctrine ORM.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring proper documentation, testing, and versioning.
• Build and consume third-party APIs, adhering to best practices for performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to design and deploy cloud-native solutions utilizing AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, S3, and API Gateway.
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration through Kubernetes or ECS.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable deployment cycles.
• Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code tools to create reproducible and maintainable environments.
• Participate in architectural design discussions, code reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions.
• Work within an Agile Scrum framework, actively participating in sprint planning, grooming, demos, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and Analytics teams to ensure alignment on features and data integrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching program to support your retirement savings.
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost.
• Additional voluntary benefits for enhanced coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Generous PTO policy including three weeks of paid time off plus five personal days.
• Paid holiday break from Christmas to New Year.
• Paid holidays throughout the year.
• Fitness reimbursement program to support your health and wellness.
• Annual Day of Giving to encourage community involvement.
• Tickets‑At‑Work gift card program worth $1000 annually for employee leisure and entertainment experiences.

Equal Opportunity EBG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We promote a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.