PHP Developer (Codeigniter)

Onsite Taguig City | Full-Time | U.S. Working Hours

Company Description

At Coreware, we empower mission-driven businesses with unified software that simplifies operations, strengthens customer relationships, and drives sustainable growth. Our solutions are designed for retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and service-based businesses, offering integrated tools for managing sales, payments, inventory, marketing, compliance, and customer engagement. Built to scale and adapt to workflows, Coreware eliminates the complexity of juggling multiple systems. Our technology supports businesses in saving time, reducing manual tasks, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Learn more at coreware.com.

Role Description

Coreware is looking for a PHP Developer with strong experience in CodeIgniter to join our team and help support and expand our retail technology platform. This is a full-time, on-site role for a PHP Developer (Codeigniter) located in Taguig. You'll be working on a robust point-of-sale (POS), inventory, and compliance system used by firearm retailers and specialty merchants across the U.S. The PHP Developer will be responsible for back-end web development utilizing the Codeigniter framework, implementing object-oriented programming principles, and supporting front-end development tasks. Additionally, the developer will be involved in various aspects of software development and programming to ensure robust and scalable software solutions.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and enhance platform features using PHP (CodeIgniter framework)
• Customize system behavior to meet the specific needs of retail customers
• Integrate with third-party APIs including payment processors, online storefronts, and regulatory systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on feature planning, QA, and deployment
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs in production and staging environments
• Optimize backend performance and ensure data integrity
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with PHP and CodeIgniter
• Strong MySQL skills, including query optimization and database design
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and JSON/XML data formats
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap for basic UI work
• Understanding of Git version control and basic CI/CD workflows
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong sense of ownership
• Comfortable working in a structured development environment (Agile/Scrum)

Nice to Have

• Experience with retail POS or inventory systems
• Knowledge of compliance workflows is a plus (e.g., 4473, ATF, serialized inventory)
• Familiarity with Coreware's solutions or the shooting sports industry
• Exposure to AWS, Linux servers, or DevOps tools
• Ability to write technical documentation or customer-facing implementation notes