Senior Developer - SysOps Specialist
Established in 1996 and rebranded to Scout in 2024, we built our foundation on planning meetings for numerous organizations within the life sciences sector (Scout Meetings). In response to emerging industry needs, we expanded our services to include Scout Clinical, one of the top providers of clinical trial patient travel and reimbursements, and Scout Academy, our secure, online, on-demand learning management system that ensures global compliance. Scout is recognized as a leader in our field for innovation in service, attention to detail, our stellar team members, and making the complex easier. If this interests you, wed love to have you join our rapidly growing team!
Position Summary:
We are looking to hire a talented and eager Senior Developerto join our team in a remote position.
The Senior Developer (SysOps) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using PHP, Symfony, and related technologies. Oversees back-end systems, Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters and Redis to ensure performance, scalability, and security. Collaborates with developers to implement features, troubleshoot issues, and maintain overall system reliability.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP, Symfony, and other web development technologies
Developing new functionality, maintaining existing functionality, and learning how the product works.
Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
Communicating and liaising with other developers to explain how various components work and are supposed to interact with each other
Managing back-end services and ensuring smooth interchange of data
Work with a team of developers to implement new features and bug fixes
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics
Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
Set up and maintain Kubernetes clusters to enable containerized application deployment and scaling.
Implement auto-scaling solutions and load balancing to accommodate changing workloads and ensure system reliability.
Administer Redis for caching and data storage, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
Configure, secure, and maintain Linux-based servers, ensuring high availability and performance.
Maintain the security of the infrastructure, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
On-Call Rotation: When scheduled in the on-call rotation, the developer is expected to be available after hours for the duration of their assigned week to respond to critical issues and support operationalcontinuity.
Complete all required initial and ongoing training within a reasonable or provided timeframe.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills, and knowledge:
Bachelors degree in computer science/information technology, or equivalent experience
5+ years of PHP 5.4+ experience
Strong understanding of PHP, Docker, HTML, Nginx, Twig, Symfony, MongoDB, HTML, CSS, Git, PHPUnit, Linux, and jQuery.
Solid OOP fundamentals
Experience with Agile, test-driven, and Scrum development methodologies.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications.
Proficiency in Redis database management for caching and data storage, including configuring and optimizing Redis instances.
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
Understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, and firewall configuration.
The ideal candidate will have the following competencies and qualities:
Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies
Commitment to continual learning, professional development, and keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
The ability to learn new technologies quickly
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Leadership skills provide guidance and support
Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Scoutoffers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes contributions to your HSA and 401k. Visit our website atwww.scoutclinical.comor follow us on LinkedIn for other employment opportunities.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Senior Developer - SysOps Specialist
Established in 1996 and rebranded to Scout in 2024, we built our foundation on planning meetings for numerous organizations within the life sciences sector (Scout Meetings). In response to emerging industry needs, we expanded our services to include Scout Clinical, one of the top providers of clinical trial patient travel and reimbursements, and Scout Academy, our secure, online, on-demand learning management system that ensures global compliance. Scout is recognized as a leader in our field for innovation in service, attention to detail, our stellar team members, and making the complex easier. If this interests you, wed love to have you join our rapidly growing team!
Position Summary:
We are looking to hire a talented and eager Senior Developerto join our team in a remote position.
The Senior Developer (SysOps) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using PHP, Symfony, and related technologies. Oversees back-end systems, Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters and Redis to ensure performance, scalability, and security. Collaborates with developers to implement features, troubleshoot issues, and maintain overall system reliability.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP, Symfony, and other web development technologies
Developing new functionality, maintaining existing functionality, and learning how the product works.
Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
Communicating and liaising with other developers to explain how various components work and are supposed to interact with each other
Managing back-end services and ensuring smooth interchange of data
Work with a team of developers to implement new features and bug fixes
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics
Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
Set up and maintain Kubernetes clusters to enable containerized application deployment and scaling.
Implement auto-scaling solutions and load balancing to accommodate changing workloads and ensure system reliability.
Administer Redis for caching and data storage, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
Configure, secure, and maintain Linux-based servers, ensuring high availability and performance.
Maintain the security of the infrastructure, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
On-Call Rotation: When scheduled in the on-call rotation, the developer is expected to be available after hours for the duration of their assigned week to respond to critical issues and support operationalcontinuity.
Complete all required initial and ongoing training within a reasonable or provided timeframe.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills, and knowledge:
Bachelors degree in computer science/information technology, or equivalent experience
5+ years of PHP 5.4+ experience
Strong understanding of PHP, Docker, HTML, Nginx, Twig, Symfony, MongoDB, HTML, CSS, Git, PHPUnit, Linux, and jQuery.
Solid OOP fundamentals
Experience with Agile, test-driven, and Scrum development methodologies.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications.
Proficiency in Redis database management for caching and data storage, including configuring and optimizing Redis instances.
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
Understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, and firewall configuration.
The ideal candidate will have the following competencies and qualities:
Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies
Commitment to continual learning, professional development, and keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
The ability to learn new technologies quickly
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Leadership skills provide guidance and support
Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Scoutoffers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes contributions to your HSA and 401k. Visit our website atwww.scoutclinical.comor follow us on LinkedIn for other employment opportunities.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER