Slooh
Website:
slooh.com
Job details:
PHP Developer
About SloohSlooh is a pioneering online space and Earth science platform that brings live telescope and satellite feeds, real-time data, and interactive educational experiences to learners and enthusiasts around the globe. Our mission is to make astronomy and Earth science accessible, engaging, and inspiring for students, educators, and citizen scientists.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a talented PHP developer to join our engineering team. You will work on enhancing our product by developing APIs (PHP) and internal administrative tools (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery/PHP) that connect to our MySQL product database. This role is crucial in helping us continue to provide an exceptional experience for our users.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs using PHP.
- Create and enhance internal administrative tools such as systems management dashboards, forms-based data-centric applications, and reporting, using HTML.
- CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, and MySQL.
- Define and document schemas for MySQL database tables.
- Integrate real-time astronomical feeds (e.g., FITS imagery, telescope control APIs, live overlays).
- Collaborate on front-end integration with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS to surface dynamic data.
- Implement robust error handling, automated testing, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot production issues, and build self-healing scripts or watchdogs.
- Implement security best practices in all development work.
- Document code, APIs, and deployment processes.
- Model complex datasets in MySQL while optimizing queries for high-throughput, low-latency performance.
Skills and Expertise- Full-Stack Development: Experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), including PHP scripting and Slim Framework familiarity.
- Front-End Technologies: Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery, with a focus on modular, reusable, and well-documented code.
- Database Management: Strong experience with MySQL or similar relational databases; skilled in SQL and data-driven application design.
- API Design and Integration: Solid understanding of RESTful API architecture, development, and collaborative code review workflows.
- Mathematical Foundations: Familiarity with linear algebra, statistics, and numerical methods, supporting precision in scientific applications.
- Astronomical Expertise Desirable: Familiarity with coordinate transformations and telescope operations, enhancing domain-specific development.
- Software Engineering Best Practices: Committed to reliability, performance, scalability, and secure and maintainable code across all layers of the stack.
- Hands-on experience with Python and NodeJS for data processing and scripting.
What We Offer- A fully remote, global team passionate about space and Earth science education.
- Opportunities to work alongside scientists and educators.
- Flexible hours and support for professional development.
- Access to Slooh's telescope network for personal research or creative projects.
- A collaborative culture that values transparency, learning, and shared mission.
- USD Salary
To apply, please send your CV, GitHub/portfolio links, and a brief cover letter highlighting a project where you demonstrated the skills and qualifications mentioned above to paul@slooh.com. We look forward to exploring the cosmos with you!
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