Software Engineer, PHP

Company Overview:

Talent Systems, LLC is the leading technology solution provider for casting and auditioning in the entertainment industry. Casting directors and agents worldwide use Talent Systems’ portfolio of products to source and manage talent across film, television, commercials, theater, and digital projects, powering an unparalleled, global casting software ecosystem.

We are headquartered in Los Angeles and operate in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Australia, and India. Our portfolio brands include Casting Networks, Spotlight, Cast It Systems, Staff Me Up, Tagmin, Casting Frontier, and Cast It Reach.

Job Purpose:

The Software Engineer, PHP will be responsible for the technical design and development of strategically important products and features. The primary goal will be to develop and deliver products and features that provide value to both users and the Cast It Reach business. We seek an experienced PHP engineer with hands-on development experience to actively participate and manage our product development cycle, and be hands-on with the technical implementation. As a PHP Engineer, you will be expected to contribute with your technical proficiency and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain dynamic, user-friendly, and high-performing applications using PHP.
• Contribute to both frontend and backend codebase building delightful product experiences.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and data teams to deeply understand customer needs and translate them into exceptional user experiences.
• Prioritize delivering delightful features that drive customer satisfaction and business outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality features on time by maintaining a balance between speed and precision.
• Implement rigorous testing practices, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, to ensure robust application performance.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and code reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes for seamless feature releases.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3+ yrs (L2) or 5+ (L3) years of experience in full stack development for web applications using PHP & Laravel.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement user-friendly interfaces with a focus on customer delight.
• Experience with performance optimization for responsive and scalable web applications.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services in the context of development.

Preferred:

• Experience with modern front end frameworks like ReactJS, VueJS etc.
• Exposure to testing frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of server-side rendering frameworks like Next.js or microfrontend architecture.

Soft skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams from different cultures and geolocations.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset.