Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BankruptcyWatch is building the next era of bankruptcy operations through their powerful bankruptcy automation API. They are seeking a Senior PHP API Developer to architect and maintain their core API, modernize legacy systems, and ensure code quality while collaborating with business partners and federal court systems.
- Responsibilities
- Design and implement new API features using modern PHP practices
- Architect REST and RPC-style web services that are secure, scalable, and maintainable
- Modernize parts of the system that rely on aging technologies
- Integrate third-party services into the API
- Write secure code following industry best practices
- Write and maintain automated tests to ensure reliability
- Oversee releases and deployment processes
- Fix bugs and resolve issues across the platform
- Implement version control best practices using Git and GitHub
- Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
- Read, write, and implement code that conforms to technical specifications
- Create and maintain runbooks and operational guides
- Work with business partners to help them integrate the API into their services
- Learn the technical aspects of the U.S. Bankruptcy System
- Communicate with federal courts to report software bugs and data entry errors
- Participate in architecture reviews and offer feedback to enhance overall system design
- Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to strengthen team expertise
- Skills
- 7+ years of professional PHP development experience
- Proven track record of architecting and maintaining large-scale API systems
- Experience overseeing development of software projects through all stages of the development cycle
- Demonstrated ability to master complex systems by studying code
- Ability to read and write technical specifications
- Deep expertise in modern PHP, including all major language features
- Proficiency with Composer for dependency management
- Strong MySQL skills including query optimization, indexing strategies, and JOIN operations
- Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development
- Deep understanding of object-oriented design and component-based systems
- Experience designing and implementing REST and RPC-style web services
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Strong ownership and accountability mindset
- Detail-oriented approach to code quality and security
- HTTP 1.1 protocol
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- JSON, including JSON Schema and related technologies
- XML and SOAP
- YAML and XSLT 2.0
- GRPC
- Nginx
- AWS (working knowledge of EC2, RDS, and S3)
- Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Remote Flexibility: This is a fully remote position.
- Innovation & Ownership: Take the lead on API projects and have a say in improving architecture and development practices.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse team of engineers and stakeholders who thrive on open communication and problem-solving.
- Company Overview
- BankruptcyWatch provides automation software for monitor & manage bankruptcies. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.bankruptcywatch.com/.
- Company H1B Sponsorship
- BankruptcyWatch has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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