PHP Application Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Design and integrate components, primarily for systems based on PHP/Symfony.

• Work collaboratively with peers, engineering leaders, and subject matter experts to uphold future-state code and systems.

• Assess architectural trade-offs and propose scalable, maintainable solutions.

• Develop and execute incremental sprint solutions along with strategic long-term roadmap initiatives.

• Conduct and facilitate requirements analysis.

• Oversee user acceptance testing coordination.

• Manage competing resources and priorities through effective sprint planning.

• Integrate and develop AI-powered product features utilizing LLM APIs such as Claude/Anthropic and other emerging AI tools.

• Advocate for AI development tools like Claude and Google Gemini to enhance team velocity and code quality.

• Implement strategies to ensure high system and infrastructure availability.

• Document and convey results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Report directly to the Distinguished Engineer in the Dealer Tire CEG Technology group.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience is required.

• At least 7 years of experience as an application developer using the necessary technologies.

• Experience leading both onshore and offshore teams is essential.

• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills, including the ability to evaluate and decompose requirements, resolve ambiguities, assess technical trade-offs, identify risks, and communicate decisions effectively.

• Extensive expertise in PHP 8 and the Symfony framework.

• Adherence to PSR-12 coding standards and familiarity with common design patterns.

• In-depth knowledge of API design and implementation, including RESTful APIs and webhooks.

• Experience with JIRA, GitHub, and related DevOps tools.

• Proficient in applying and building with AI tools, including AI assistants and integrating LLM-based capabilities into products.

• Results-driven, with an agile mindset and strong intuitive problem-solving abilities.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to excel under changing deadlines and aggressive priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment.

• Understanding of SSO protocols and identity federation standards such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect.

• Capability to create comprehensive technical designs from requirements and review AI-generated designs.

• Proficient in reviewing code against requirements and technical designs.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to starting work.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) match: 50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution.

• Potential for commission, bonus, or profit sharing as part of total compensation.

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• Pre-employment drug screening.