Application Developer

Florida Realtors

. Develop, enhance, test, deploy, and support secure, scalable, and maintainable web applications .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing secure, scalable web applications using PHP and modern frameworks, with a strong focus on object-oriented programming, RESTful API integration, and relational database management. Proven ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders while managing multiple projects and priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PHP Application DevelopmentRESTful API IntegrationObject-Oriented ProgrammingRelational Database ManagementVersion Control with Git

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Hard Skills

PHPMVC FrameworksSQLHTMLCSSJavaScriptRESTful APIsSecure Coding PracticesDebuggingApplication Performance Optimization

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsCollaborationCommunication SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

GitComposerLinuxWindows ServerApacheAJAXXML

Industry Keywords

Web DevelopmentApplication ArchitectureTechnical DocumentationSoftware Development LifecycleApplication Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheJavaScriptLinuxLaravelPHPSQLSymfonyZend

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, enhance, test, deploy, and support secure, scalable, and maintainable web applications
Translate business requirements and user needs into practical technical solutions
Apply object-oriented programming, version control, testing, documentation, and secure coding practices
Contribute to application architecture and technical design decisions
Work across frontend, backend, database, API, and application-support activities
Identify opportunities to improve application performance, reliability, usability, and maintainability
Perform software analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and production support
Develop and maintain web-based applications using PHP and modern web development practices
Design and consume RESTful APIs and web services
Develop queries and troubleshoot relational database issues
Collaborate with the Director of Applications Development, cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and internal clients
Troubleshoot application, database, integration, and production issues
Develop and maintain technical and system documentation
Use source control and established development/deployment processes
Balance multiple projects, enhancements, support requests, and competing priorities
Evaluate existing applications and recommend modernization, automation, performance, or process improvements
Build knowledge of existing applications, tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies
Participate in an on-call rotation or provide after-hours support as requested
Communicate technical concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered
4+ years of professional experience developing web-based software applications
Strong foundation in object-oriented programming and application development principles
Professional experience developing applications with PHP and an MVC framework
Strong working knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Experience developing or integrating RESTful APIs and web services
Working knowledge of modern frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience using Git or another modern version-control system
Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a development team
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in an established business environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
A commitment to writing maintainable, secure, well-tested, and well-documented code
Professional experience with most of: PHP / Object-Oriented PHP; MVC application architecture and frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, Zend, or comparable frameworks; HTML5 and CSS; JavaScript; SQL and relational databases; RESTful APIs and web services; Git / source control; Composer and PHP dependency management; Linux and/or Windows Server environments; Apache or comparable web server technology; AJAX and asynchronous web development concepts; secure application development practices; authentication and authorization concepts, including OAuth or comparable technologies; application integration and troubleshooting; XML and other common data exchange formats
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship
Able to reliably work in the Orlando office two days per week
Candidates outside the Orlando area must be prepared to relocate at their own expense and meet the in-office requirement within approximately four weeks of accepting an offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rewarding 401k plan with 6% company match, fully vested
Free medical insurance for you as an employee
Availability of dental, vision, FSA, disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, EAP, and more
Flexible work environment
Generous paid vacation days and sick days, and 9 company holidays
Vacation buy-back plan
Opportunities for ongoing education
Possible $5000 grant on the purchase of your first home