Job Description

Salary: $72,000 - 112,000 per year Requirements:

• Over 6 years of experience in backend development focusing on RESTful APIs and service-layer structures
• Strong proficiency in PHP 8.x (preferably 8.4) and frameworks like CodeIgniter 4, Laravel, or Symfony
• Extensive experience with SQL Server (2019/2022) specifically in schema design, T-SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Practical knowledge in developing ETL pipelines, batch processing, and data transformation processes
• Proven skills in implementing data quality control, validation logic, deduplication, and referential integrity
• Experience with synchronization, audit tracking, and error management in backend and data operations
• Solid understanding of structured data, metadata, and adaptable data models
• Capable of writing unit tests using PHPUnit and interfacing with CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent documentation and knowledge transfer abilities

• Design and construct RESTful API services aimed at data retrieval, metadata handling, content management, authentication, audit logging, export creation, and data synchronization
• Enforce authentication filters, manage rate limits, log requests, and ensure standardized JSON responses
• Develop reusable service components utilizing CodeIgniter 4 patterns
• Integrate backend services with Redis caching, AWS Secrets Manager, and SQL Server 2022 hosted on AWS RDS
• Create and construct ETL pipelines to migrate data from SQL Server staging to analytical and operational data repositories
• Implement batch processing for data standardization, deduplication, cleansing, and dataset aggregation
• Facilitate synchronization across Development, Testing, and Production environments
• Provide detailed documentation of ETL tools and processing logic for client transfers
• Design SQL Server 2022 schemas that are extensible to accommodate future data sets
• Optimize relational designs for enhanced performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Implement multi-store analytical data models with pre-aggregated data
• Create data dictionaries and maintain technical documentation
• Execute data quality validation procedures, including schema checks, completeness assessments, referential integrity audits, and deduplication controls
• Establish rollback and recovery systems along with structured error logging
• Integrate with AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Change Log Service for audit monitoring
• Ensure secure and dependable backend and data operations
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, architects, QA personnel, DevOps teams, and project stakeholders
• Contribute to API design, performance enhancements, and delivery strategies
• Generate technical documentation for handover
• Write unit tests using PHPUnit and support CI/CD testing processes

• API
• AWS
• Backend
• CI/CD
• CloudWatch
• CodeIgniter
• DevOps
• ETL
• Frontend
• Support
• JSON
• Laravel
• PHP
• PHPUnit
• Redis
• SQL
• Security
• Symfony
• Cloud

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At HTC, we are looking for a Backend Data Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in developing and maintaining backend services, data pipelines, and database designs for our Public Health Data Portal. We focus on delivering robust APIs and efficient ETL processes while ensuring data security and scalability. As part of HTC Global Services, we offer a dynamic work environment where collaboration with cross-functional teams is encouraged, and ample opportunities exists for professional growth in cutting-edge technologies. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement matching, and a focus on employee wellness. We pride ourselves on our commitment to inclusion and diversity, ensuring every employee feels valued and respected. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we celebrate varied perspectives as the foundation of our success.

last updated 17 week of 2026

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