PHP Software Developer

About Us:
We are a startup building products to transform the trading card industry. We aren’t a startup in the traditional sense, though. While we are a small team building new products from the ground up, we also have the backing of Fanatics – the world’s largest sports merchandiser with over 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans. We have exclusive licensing deals with the MLB, NFL, and NBA and the products we build will be used by millions of trading cards fans from day one. We are out to reinvent the trading card industry, which is a bold and ambitious mission.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using PHP. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and implement new features. 
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. 
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security. 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues. 
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices.

Requirements: 

• 3+ years of professional experience in PHP development. 
• Strong proficiency in PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter). 
• Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). 
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). 
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services. 
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git). 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Nice-to-Haves: 

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). 
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js). 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. 

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com).  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers