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PHP Developer

American First Finance Dallas, TX 75240 Developer

General Purpose

American First Finance is a leading provider of software platform solutions for the retail lending industry. Our products and services enable the capture, processing and servicing of financial lending through the implementation of high traffic lender and customer facing web applications. As a PHP Developer for American First Finance you will be responsible for the analysis, development and support of business-critical applications and shared software components.
Role and Responsibilities
  • Analyzing requirements for new software applications, corrections and enhancements to existing systems
  • Document specifications for necessary development
  • Design and manage optimized databases
  • Develop stored procedures as required
  • Develop efficient application business logic
  • Develop application highly efficient user interfaces
  • Develop REST API and web services as required
  • Integrates OSS solutions as required
  • Work collaboratively with a team of developers to produce high quality software solutions
  • Continue to sharpen your skills
  • Develop unit and functional tests for software
  • Troubleshoot and provide solutions for software problems as required
  • Assist and participate in the implementation and deployment of software
Qualifications and Education Requirements

Technical Qualification
  • Solid understanding of RDBMS (MySQL or DB2 preferred) systems
  • PHP 5.6 and higher is required
  • Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript is required
  • Hands on experience with Bootrstrap, jQuery is required
  • Knowledge of cross browser compatibility issues
  • Experience with AJAX to develop high performance user interfaces
  • Experience designing and developing REST API
  • Experience building SOA and Web Services
  • Understanding of scalability, performance
  • Knowledge of OOP, algorithms and best coding practices
  • Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced collaborative environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities, flexibility
  • Commitment to providing fully functional, high quality software
  • Ability to collaborate and work efficiently to meet deadlines

Other requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Fluent in English
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Apache is desirable
  • Experience with Laravel, Symfony and/or Zend Frameworks is desirable
  • Experience with AngularJS is desirable
  • Experience with Agile Development Methodologies is desirable
  • Experience with IBM i Operating System and CL is desirable
  • Experience with Distributed Source Control Systems is desirable
  • Experience developing financial software and online shopping systems is desirable
  • Experience developing responsive mobile software is a plus but not required
  • Understanding of non-relational database stores is a plus but not required
  • Understanding of NGINX is a plus but not required
  • At least 2 years of experience in Software Analysis, Design and Development
  • At least 2 years of experience in JavaScript, HTML, XML and CSS
  • At least 2 years of experience in Development experience with PHP
  • At least 1 years of experience in Agile Methodologies
Critical Competencies for Success
  • Communication: The candidate must be able to show by example and participate in a culture of communication where every team member understands where the business is, what their role is, what is expected of them, and how they are performing against those expectations.
  • A Servant Heart: The candidate must value service to others. Our customers, partners, and team members deserve a candidate passionate about delivering on our promise. The ideal candidate is someone who seeks to understand in ways that allow for successful outcomes and relentlessly celebrates rave reviews by customers, partners, and team members at every opportunity.
  • Organization & Planning: The candidate must be organized and plan-oriented. By example, the candidate must appreciate a working environment that is organized, efficient, and secure. The candidate must have an appreciation for the benefits that neatness and order have with regards to getting things done efficiently and effectively. The candidate must value showing up to work on time, removing distractions to the team so they can stay focused, and executing to the plan.
  • Trust & Accountability: The candidate must be able to establish a culture of trust and accountability to results. The candidate must have a sense of committed action to deliver on the goals.
  • Tech-Savvy: The candidate must be able to understand and use the technology we expect our team members to use.
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3978 Windgrove Crossing
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