Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer

Job Title: Senior Full Stack PHP Developer Location: Lansing, MI, (Hybrid)-In office 2 days a week upon start. Wednesdays and Thursdays are required on-site Position Type: Contract Interview Mode: 1st round Ms Teams & 2nd round In-person Repost of 164154, manager did not proceed with any candidate that interviewed. If your bid was pushed to client review, please do NOT resubmit. If they were not, feel free to resubmit if they are your best option 2-3 professional references are required. Please attach them in a separate document Key Responsibilities Support the REDCap application hosted in AWS with user/project management, reports and surveys.Coordinate and implement REDCap software updates, patches, and version upgrades in collaboration with Vanderbilt University.Install, configure, and support REDCap External Modules using PHP on Linux/AWS environments including Apache/Nginx.Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot REDCap API integrations with internal and external applications and automate data flows.Serve as the primary technical contact for REDCap-related issues.Implement and maintain OIDC integration, Active Directory/LDAP, and SSL/TLS certificates.Prepare the scripts to load data to Redcap database using Data import tool or using Redcap APIs.Coordinate with AWS infrastructure teams regarding servers, storage, networking, SSL/TLS certificates, security groups, backups, and system monitoring.Provide day-to-day operational support, including troubleshooting application, infrastructure, and user issues, documentation and training.Monitor application performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.Support disaster recovery, backup validation, and system recovery activities.Develop automation scripts for reporting, and data validation (PHP and SQL).Maintain MySQL databases, perform queries and validation.Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and configuration documentation.Coordinate issue resolution with vendors, developers, database administrators, security teams, and business users.Participate in change management, release management, and production support activities.Ensure compliance with State security standards, applicable data privacy requirements, HIPAA compliance, and proper audit logging.Create and maintain Azure DevOps work items for REDCap enhancements, defects, upgrades, API development, and maintenance activities. Maintain priorities, assignments, status, dependencies, and target completion dates. Monitor dashboards and reports to identify aging or overdue work. Provide status reporting to IT leadership and Public Health program stakeholders. Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Top Required Skills Five or more years of experience with PHP Microservices development with configuration and troubleshooting.Five or more years of experience with MySQL database management.Five or more years of experience with PHP configuration and troubleshooting.Five or more years of experience with Python scripting for loading and query data.Five or more years of experience designing, developing, implementing and troubleshooting RESTful APIs. Five or more years of experience supporting enterprise web applications hosted on AWS. Top Preferred Skills Experience supporting REDCap in a public health, healthcare, higher education, or research environment.Experience with REDCap API integration and External Modules implementation.Experience with Twilio / SMS survey gateway. Other Highly Desired Qualifications Five or more years of experience with PHP Microservices development with configuration and troubleshooting.Five or more years of experience with MySQL database management.Five or more years of experience with PHP configuration and troubleshooting.Five or more years of experience with Python scripting for loading and query data.Five or more years of experience designing, developing, implementing and troubleshooting RESTful APIs. Five or more years of experience supporting enterprise web applications hosted on AWS.Experience using AWS Cloud services (EC2, S3, VPC, security groups).Experience with Apache or Nginx web servers.Experience with OIDC/SAML integration.Experience with SSL/TLS certificate management and HIPAA compliance.Experience managing application security, authentication, and user access.Experience coordinating software upgrades and vendor support.Experience with End-user support, documentation and training.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience supporting REDCap in a public health, healthcare, higher education, or research environment.Experience with REDCap API integration and External Modules implementation.Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, or Single Sign-On (SSO).Experience using ServiceNow or another enterprise ticketing system.Experience with DevOps or similar tools.Experience supporting API integrations with enterprise applications.Experience with Python scripting for automation.Experience with SSIS/ SQL Server agent.Experience with Twilio / SMS survey gateway experience.AWS Cloud Practitioner, SysOps Administrator, or Solutions Architect certification.Knowledge of HIPAA, security, and data privacy best practices. Technical Skills PHP Microservices DevelopmentMySQL database managementPHP configuration and troubleshootingRESTful APIsAmazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud services (EC2, S3, VPC, security groups)Apache/Nginx web serversOIDC/SAML integrationWriting, testing, debugging PHP Python scriptingHTML, CSS, JS front-end codingREDCap API integrationREDCap External Modules implementationREDCap administration (user/project management, reports and surveys)SSL/TLS certificate management and HIPAA complianceIdentity and Access ManagementApplication MonitoringBackup and Disaster RecoveryVendor CoordinationTechnical DocumentationAnalytical Problem-solving and TroubleshootingAdept Learner Deliverables Maintain a secure, stable, and available REDCap environment.Complete REDCap upgrades and patches according to vendor recommendations.Ensure successful operation of REDCap integrations, APIs and External Modules.Develop automation scripts for reporting, and data validation (PHP and SQL).Implement and maintain OIDC integration, Active Directory/LDAP, and SSL/TLS certificates.Maintain MySQL databases, perform queries and validation.Resolve production issues within established service levels.Support user onboarding, access management, and troubleshooting.Maintain system documentation and operational procedures.Provide knowledge transfer and operational documentation to State staff.