Application Developer

Florida Realtors, the state's largest trade association, boasts a rich dedicated history of serving our members, the real estate community, and Florida homeowners for over a century. We stand as a key business partner for Realtors statewide, providing value-adding programs and services, outstanding business contacts and networking opportunities, engaging educational opportunities, up-to-the-minute industry data and research, and powerful legislative representation. The association headquarters is located in Orlando, and the Office of Public Policy is located two blocks from the state Capitol in Tallahassee. We work tirelessly to advocate for our members, for homeownership for all, and to elevate the real estate industry in the Sunshine State. Who We're Seeking Florida Realtors is seeking a Mid-Level Application Developer to join our Applications Development team and help build, enhance, maintain, and support the web-based applications that serve our members and staff across Florida. This is a hands-on full-stack application development role with a strong backend/PHP focus. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in software development, application architecture, databases, APIs, and modern web development, along with the curiosity and problem-solving skills to work across both established and evolving technology environments. You will participate throughout the software development lifecycle—from understanding business needs and designing solutions to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support. You will work closely with the Applications Development team, business stakeholders, vendors, and internal clients to turn business requirements into reliable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions. This role is well suited for a developer who enjoys more than simply writing code. You will have the opportunity to understand how applications support the organization, identify opportunities for improvement, modernize existing solutions, and contribute ideas that make our systems and processes more effective. You will be part of a collaborative team environment where developers are encouraged to learn, share knowledge, communicate openly, and continuously improve their technical skills. This is a long-term opportunity for a developer who values stability, meaningful work, collaboration, and the opportunity to grow within an established organization. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Core Expectations Develop, enhance, test, deploy, and support secure, scalable, and maintainable web applicationsTranslate business requirements and user needs into practical technical solutionsApply sound software development practices, including object-oriented programming, version control, testing, documentation, and secure coding principlesContribute to application architecture and technical design decisions within established development standardsWork effectively across frontend, backend, database, API, and application-support activitiesIdentify opportunities to improve application performance, reliability, usability, and maintainabilityStay current with relevant development practices and technologies and contribute ideas for modernization and continuous improvementCommunicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the development process What Success Looks Like Applications and enhancements are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business needsCode is clean, maintainable, secure, appropriately documented, and consistent with established development standardsNew functionality is thoroughly tested and introduced into production with minimal disruptionProduction issues are investigated thoughtfully, resolved efficiently, and communicated clearly to affected stakeholdersExisting applications are continually improved rather than simply maintainedBusiness stakeholders and internal clients view the Applications Development team as a knowledgeable, responsive, and collaborative technology partnerYou continue to expand your technical capabilities and contribute knowledge, ideas, and solutions to the development team Essential Functions Perform software analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and production supportDevelop and maintain web-based applications using PHP and modern web development practicesDesign and consume RESTful APIs and web servicesWork with relational databases to develop queries, troubleshoot issues, and support application functionalityCollaborate with the Director of Applications Development and cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate solutions, and successfully deliver projectsParticipate in technical design discussions and contribute to decisions regarding application architecture and implementationTroubleshoot application, database, integration, and production issues and identify appropriate solutionsDevelop and maintain technical and system documentationUse source control and established development/deployment processes to manage application changesBalance multiple projects, enhancements, support requests, and competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlinesCommunicate effectively with internal clients, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical team membersEvaluate existing applications and recommend opportunities for modernization, automation, performance improvement, or process enhancementContinuously build knowledge of existing applications, development tools, frameworks, and emerging technologiesParticipate in an on-call rotation or provide after-hours support as requested Important Candidate Information Work Location & Availability This is a hybrid position based in Orlando, Florida, with a requirement to work in the Florida Realtors office two days per week. Candidates must be able to reliably meet this in-office requirement as part of their regular work schedule. Candidates who are currently located outside the Orlando area must be prepared to relocate to the Orlando area at their own expense and be available to meet the in-office requirement within approximately four weeks of accepting an offer. This is not a fully remote position, and Florida Realtors is not considering candidates seeking a fully remote work arrangement. Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship from Florida Realtors. Florida Realtors does not provide visa sponsorship or sponsor employment-based green cards for this position. Recruiting Agencies Florida Realtors is managing recruitment for this position directly and does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions or third-party recruiting agency involvement for this opening. Please do not contact Florida Realtors staff, hiring managers, or employees regarding candidates for this position. Candidates should apply directly through the Florida Realtors careers process. Our Team & Work Environment Our IT team works best when we can collaborate in person while maintaining flexibility. Our developers are curious problem-solvers who enjoy understanding how things work, improving processes, and finding better ways to deliver technology solutions. We value developers who are willing to ask questions, learn new technologies, communicate transparently, and take ownership of their work. This position is ideal for someone looking for a long-term career opportunity rather than project-based consulting work. Florida Realtors offers the stability of an established organization along with the opportunity to work on applications that directly support our members and staff. Requirements What You Need Qualified applicants will possess: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered4+ years of professional experience developing web-based software applicationsStrong foundation in object-oriented programming and application development principlesProfessional experience developing applications with PHP and an MVC frameworkStrong working knowledge of relational databases and SQLExperience developing or integrating RESTful APIs and web servicesWorking knowledge of modern frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptExperience using Git or another modern version-control systemStrong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skillsAbility to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a development teamAbility to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in an established business environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersA commitment to writing maintainable, secure, well-tested, and well-documented code Required Technical Skills Candidates should have professional experience with most of the following: PHP / Object-Oriented PHPMVC application architecture and frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, Zend, or comparable frameworksHTML5 and CSSJavaScriptSQL and relational databasesRESTful APIs and web servicesGit / source controlComposer and PHP dependency managementLinux and/or Windows Server environmentsApache or comparable web server technologyAJAX and asynchronous web development conceptsSecure application development practicesAuthentication and authorization concepts, including OAuth or comparable technologiesApplication integration and troubleshootingXML and other common data exchange formats Experience with the following technologies is valuable within our environment but is not necessarily required if the candidate demonstrates strong foundational development skills and the ability to learn: PHP Mezzio / middleware-based architecturesMicroservicesSASSBootstrapjQueryGulp or comparable frontend build toolsOracle / PL/SQLMySQLIISDrupal or WordPressLegacy application technologies and enterprise reporting/integration tools Preferred / Desired Technical Skills Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: React or another modern JavaScript frameworkTailwind CSSAWS / cloud technologiesModern CI/CD and deployment practicesAutomated testingContainerization and/or modern application deploymentApplication performance optimizationAPI security and integrationExperience modernizing or migrating legacy applications What You'll Bring Florida Realtors is looking for a developer who wants to build a career, contribute meaningful technology solutions, and grow with a collaborative Applications Development team. Beyond technical skills, we're looking for someone who is: Curious: You enjoy learning how systems work and finding ways to make them betterAccountable: You take ownership of your work and follow issues through to resolutionCollaborative: You work well with developers, business partners, vendors, and internal clientsCommunicative: You can clearly explain technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiencesAdaptable: You are comfortable working with both established technologies and newer approachesQuality-minded: You understand that good development includes testing, security, documentation, maintainability, and support...not just writing codeGrowth-oriented: You are interested in expanding your skills and contributing to the team's collective knowledge Benefits Along with our growth-oriented, collaborative team environment, our full-time people are offered a complete suite of great benefits. Rewarding 401k plan with 6% company match, fully vestedFree medical insurance for you as an employeeAvailability of dental, vision, FSA, disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, EAP, and moreFlexible work environmentGenerous paid vacation days and sick days, and 9 company holidaysVacation buy-back planOpportunities for ongoing educationPossible $5000 grant on the purchase of your first homeAnd a whole lot more! What You Need To Know Florida Realtors is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. Florida Realtors is an equal opportunity employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of a pre-employment criminal background check. Salary is competitive for the Orlando market for mid-level developers. The budgeted range is shared with applicants as part of the application process. Florida Realtors is an Orlando Sentinel Top Workplace 6 years in a row and one of Florida Trend Magazine's Best Companies to Work For in Florida for 5 years running. Our people are passionate about what they do, the members they serve, the products they support, and the continued growth of the association. If you value collaboration, innovation, exceptional service, and dedication to a cause, all within a modern established professional environment, explore Florida Realtors and our commitment to the real estate community and Florida homeowners. For more about Florida Realtors, visit floridarealtors.org and connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.