PHP Developer at The Judge Group Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Location: St. Louis, MO

Description:
Position: PHP Developer (Contract)
Duration: 1 Year
Location: St. Louis, MO (On-Site)
Start Date: ASAP


Company Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced PHP Developer to support a legacy application that was custom-built in 2016. The application is currently running on outdated technology, and we need assistance with maintaining it securely while working on the long-term transition to a new system.


Job Overview:
The PHP Developer will be responsible for maintaining and securing a legacy application written in PHP and hosted on AWS. The application is running on Apache/2.4.6 (Amazon Linux 2), OpenSSL/1.0.2k-fips, and PHP/5.4.16, all of which are outdated and present significant security and vulnerability risks. The role will involve troubleshooting, patching security vulnerabilities, and ensuring the application continues to function while working alongside a new development team to rewrite the application.


Key Responsibilities:

• Legacy System Support: Analyze and maintain the existing PHP application, focusing on security and performance optimization.


• Security Patching: Identify vulnerabilities in the current system, particularly those related to the outdated PHP and OpenSSL versions, and apply security patches to mitigate risks without disrupting the application's functionality.


• Data Extraction & Migration: Extract and ensure the integrity of 10 years' worth of historical data from the existing application.


• Collaboration with New Development Team: Work with the new development team to transition the system, providing technical insights and assistance during the rewrite of the application.


• Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain clear technical documentation for support processes, changes made, and vulnerabilities identified.

Technical Skills Required:

• Proven experience with PHP, including legacy versions (5.x series).


• Strong understanding of server environments (Apache, Amazon Linux, AWS).


• Knowledge of OpenSSL and its vulnerabilities.


• Expertise in patching and securing legacy applications.


• Experience with extracting and migrating large data sets.


• Ability to identify and resolve compatibility issues between outdated and modern systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure.


• Familiarity with modern PHP versions and frameworks.


• Knowledge of web application security best practices.


• Experience in refactoring legacy code to modern frameworks.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in PHP development.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Experience with legacy systems and transitioning to modern platforms is highly desirable.

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