PHP Developer

Location: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, United States

Department: Software

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

Who We Are

EarthCam is a global leader in webcam technology that gives construction teams real-time visibility into their jobsites—anytime, anywhere. Our solutions support project monitoring, documentation, promotion, and jobsite security across construction projects worldwide.

Our platform delivers live video, time-lapse recordings, progress tracking, and site security, powered by smart AI tools that turn visual data into useful insights for better decision-making. Since creating the first construction webcam in 1996, EarthCam has been trusted on major projects like One World Trade Center, SoFi Stadium, and the Panama Canal Expansion, and integrates with tools such as Procore, Autodesk, and Bentley.

We’re a collaborative, hands-on team that builds our technology in-house and works closely across departments to solve real problems for real users.

Job Description

EarthCam is seeking a motivated and curious Junior Backend Developer to join our in-house development team. This role focuses on building and maintaining backend services and APIs that power our web applications—primarily using PHP (Laravel)—and supporting reliable data flows between systems.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in writing clean, maintainable code while collaborating closely with engineers, product, and UX teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend features using PHP (Laravel) to support product and business needs
• Build and support RESTful APIs used by internal tools and customer-facing applications
• Work with databases (primarily MySQL) to design schemas, write queries, and improve performance
• Implement validation, authentication/authorization, and secure data handling best practices
• Write clean, testable code; assist with debugging, bug fixes, and production support
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth end-to-end functionality
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and processes
• Document backend endpoints, workflows, and technical decisions as needed
• Stay current with backend development best practices and Laravel/PHP improvements

Requirements

Who You Are

• Growth-minded with a desire to continuously expand backend and system design knowledge
• Comfortable working in a team environment and asking great questions
• Passionate, creative, and efficient problem solver
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on reliability, security, and maintainability
• Able to communicate progress, blockers, and solutions clearly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel (coursework, projects, internships, or professional)
• Understanding of backend fundamentals: APIs, MVC patterns, authentication, data modeling
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL (queries, indexing basics a plus)
• Familiarity with Git; Jira/Confluence experience is a plus
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript is helpful for collaborating across the stack
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Takes pride in producing high-quality, maintainable work

Benefits

What We Offer

At EarthCam, we believe great work starts with feeling supported, valued, and inspired. We offer a competitive compensation package and a people-first environment where innovation, growth, and collaboration thrive.

Our benefits include:

• Salary starting at $55,000 annually
• 100% company-paid health insurance (single coverage)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching
• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
• Team events, BBQs, and our annual company Olympics

We’re proud to foster an energetic, entrepreneurial workplace where your ideas matter and your career can grow.

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