Senior Software Engineer (LAMP/JQuery/CMS)

Senior Software Engineer (LAMP)

Why Join Tech9

At Tech9 we are driven by a clear visionto empower organizations with AI-centered solutions that make them more adaptable efficient and future-ready. As a company at the forefront of innovation we help our clients build exceptional software that not only meets todays needs but anticipates tomorrows challenges. Our approach blends cutting-edge AI technology top-tier talent acquisition and expert project management to ensure that businesses can scale effectively and deliver high-quality world-class software on time and within budget.

Our partnerships speak volumes with clients like Instructure Young Living Imagine Learning Mars Corp. and many others trusting us to lead the way in software development. We are rapidly growing across our offices in the US LATAM and India and were creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive collaborate and have fun while building transformative solutions.

If youre excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced innovative environment where scaling and building the future of software is key wed love to hear from you. Join us as we work together to redefine the world of software development!

Project Description
The U.S. government is investing heavily in expanding broadband access pouring billions of dollars into fiber infrastructure and accelerating competition across the ISP (Internet Service Provider) space. As new players enter the market third-party utility providersteams selling internet satellite home security solar and moreare growing rapidly. These companies operate in the field often door-to-door and need dedicated tools to manage their leads operations and customers.

Yet no CRM system exists today thats purpose-built for this segmentuntil now.

Our clients platform is the only CRM tailored specifically for the unique workflows and daily realities of third-party utility providers. Built from scratch by a solo technical founder it has already gained strong traction and is receiving constant requests for additional features integrations and enhancements. The product sits in a fast-growing underserved niche with real market pulland now the founder is looking for a senior partner to help scale it further.

Role Description

This Senior-Level LAMP Developer will partner directly with the CEO/Founder and help expand the platforms capabilities. This role requires someone who is not only technically sharp but also a self-starter who thrives in a scrappy early-stage startup environment. Theres little red tape limited developer support and a constant flow of projectseverything from building APIs and plugins to fixing bugs and shipping new features fast.

Youll be a true builder working with technologies like the LAMP stack jQuery AWS and CMS platforms (with a strong preference for Joomla). Youll have autonomy to own projects help prioritize the roadmap and provide input on architecture and trade-offs. This role is ideal for someone who wants to drive outcomes not just execute tasksand who knows when to challenge ideas and when to move fast.

Minimum Requirements

• 7 years of software development experience
  
• 5 experience in the LAMP stack (Linux Apache MySQL PHP)
  
• Proficiency with jQuery
  
• Experience working with CMS platforms; Joomla is a major plus
  
• Ability to build APIs and endpoints from scratch
  
• Strong communication skills (C1 English proficiency) with a clear neutral accent
  
• Honest punctual and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership
  
• Comfortable operating independently and managing a variety of tasks in a fast-moving environment
  
• Experience working with customer support or QA teams to triage and resolve bugs
  

Preferred Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Joomla CMS
  
• Familiarity with AWS (infrastructure hosting storage etc.)
  
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform particularly BigQuery
  
• Experience developing plugins or extensions for platforms like Microsoft Outlook
  
• Prior experience in founder-led startups or solo-dev projects
  
• A strong grasp of MVP development and knowing when something is good enough to ship

At Tech9 we are committed to providing a smooth efficient and transparent candidate experience. Our goal is to move quickly through the interview process typically completing it within 23 weeks depending on availability. We want to make sure you have clarity on every step and we will keep you informed about the next steps as we progress. The desired start date for this position is September 8th 2025 and we aim to complete the interview process and make a final decision by August 22nd.

Interview Plan

Screening Interview (On-Demand HireVue)

• Duration: 30 minutes
  
• Format: Online assessment focused on your background and fit for the role. This will evaluate your technical foundation startup readiness and communication skills.
  

Recruiter Q&A

• Duration: 10 minutes
  
• Format: A brief virtual meeting with our recruiter to clarify the role expectations and answer any questions you may have. Note: This is not an interview.
  

Interview 1:

• Duration: 60 minutes
  
• Format: Live virtual interview with a member of the internal technical team to assess your skills with the LAMP stack. Youll be asked to share your screen and perform hands-on challenges within your preferred environment.
  

Interview 2

• Duration: 60 minutes
  
• Format: Live virtual interview with the VP of Engineering or CTO at Tech9. This conversation will center around your hands-on skills and cover both technical depth and soft skills like ownership communication and ability to work independently.
  

Client Round Interview

• Duration: 60 minutes
  
• Format: Live video call with the founder of the CRM platform. This will be a collaborative personal discussion focused on working style expectations alignment and partnership potential.
  

Total Interview Time Investment: 45 hours

Next Steps
We aim to finalize decisions and extend offers within a few days of the final interview ensuring a swift and clear process. Our goal is to have the selected candidate ready to begin by September 8th with a final decision made by August 22nd.

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