Salary Context
This role offers $115k–$150k. The median for Mid-level backend roles is $95k–$155k (based on 100 listings). 6% above median.
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Job Description
Job Title: Backend Web Developer - PHP
Company: Altus Engineering
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Salary: $115,000-150,000 per year
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Backend Web Developer, to support our DoD team working on highly visible projects utilizing leading edge technologies.
About Us
Founded in 2003, Altus Engineering is a Maryland small business providing professional engineering services to the Department of Defense and industry customers. These include high-quality software development services, system modeling and simulation, scientific research, and performing engineering analysis of combat systems and personnel vulnerabilities. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding professional and technical services through building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with usesto.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop new website applications and extend functionality of existing sites
Use PHP, JavaScript, Application Frameworks, APIs, and SQL databases to create, extend, and maintain custom internal‑ and external‑facing applications
Test code, features, business rules, and integrations
Troubleshoot and fix website, application, and user support issues.
Work closely with Project Manager, customers, and other staff members to collect requirements, estimate work, and ensure that tasks are deployed according to schedule
Design and envision new web‑based systems in response to customer business requirements
Qualifications/Desired Skills:
Required Skills
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math OR
5 years of professional web/software development experience
PHP 7+ OOP
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
MySQL
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
In addition to these skills, we also desire a candidate who has experience with the following:
Git
Linux/Apache Environments
PHP MVC Application Frameworks (e.g., CakePHP)
Web APIs
Unix/Linux Command Line Tools
Additional Details:
While this is a primarily remote position, candidates must be available for in‑person meetings at Aberdeen Proving Ground on a monthly basis.
What We Offer
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
If you enjoy intellectually challenging projects, love to code, and enjoy brainstorming with like‑minded developers who are part of a highly skilled software development team then Altus may be for you!
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