Server Side Software Engineer
SAIC
Software Engineering
Remote
USD 120,001-160k / year
Posted on Feb 14, 2026
Server Side Software Engineer
Job ID: 2601240
Location: REMOTE WORK, TX, United States
Date Posted: Feb 14, 2026
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Job Description
Description
Seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong server-side and PHP focus to support the full software development lifecycle of cloud-based, scalable web applications. This role emphasizes backend architecture, API development, database integration, and containerized deployments, while collaborating with UI, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical systems.
Target salary is $115-120k. (Please note this position is funded through June 2026)
Primary Focus Areas
- Server-side and API development
- PHP-based application architecture
- Database-driven web applications
- Containerized and cloud-hosted systems
- Agile software delivery
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using PHP
- Support full-stack integration between front-end and backend components
- Develop scalable web, desktop, and utility applications
- Analyze and resolve issues related to system intent, outputs, data flows, and controls
- Optimize server-side performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions
- Participate fully in Agile ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives)
Qualifications
Core Technical Skills
- Server-Side: PHP (advanced), API development, backend optimization
- Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Containers: Docker and containerized application deployment
- Cloud: Experience developing and running applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- DevOps: GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Agile & Delivery
- Strong experience working on Agile teams
- Focus on scalable, maintainable backend solutions
- Comfortable collaborating across engineering, UI, and operations teams
- Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
Security & Compliance
- Active Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred / Value-Add Experience
- AWS DevOps Engineer certification
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Record Stores (LRS)
- Familiarity with Moodle, Rustici, Superset
- Experience supporting data-heavy or reporting-focused platforms
- Backend performance tuning and scalability work
- Experience modernizing legacy PHP systems
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices in cloud environments
- DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.)
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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