About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer to join our internal engineering team and play a key role in the continued development of SPEX, our proprietary ERP/CRM system. You will build, enhance, and maintain business-critical applications, backend services, APIs, ETL processes, and user-facing tools that support our e-commerce operations, warehouse, purchasing, customer service, finance, and retail teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain features within our proprietary ERP/CRM system (SPEX)
- Build scalable backend services and REST APIs using PHP and Laravel
- Develop responsive frontend applications using Vue.js, JavaScript, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS
- Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL databases and queries
- Build and maintain ETL processes that support reporting and business intelligence initiatives
- Troubleshoot application issues, optimize performance, and resolve bugs across the platform
- Collaborate with various departments to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
- Participate in planning, architecture discussions, code reviews, and system improvements
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following development best practices
- Document system architecture, workflows, APIs, and deployment procedures
- Work closely with the Lead Developer to continuously improve our internal applications and development processes
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional PHP development experience
- Strong experience developing applications with PHP and Laravel
- Strong knowledge of MySQL, database design, and query optimization
- Experience building REST APIs and backend services
- Experience with JavaScript and modern frontend development
- Experience with Git and version control
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently own projects
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Must be able to work on-site in Brooklyn Monday through Thursday, with Fridays remote
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Skills
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- JavaScript
- Vue.js
- Bootstrap
- HTML
- CSS
- Git
- REST APIs
- ETL processes
- SQL Server
- SSIS
- CI/CD pipelines
- Automated testing
- Agile development
Location
- Brooklyn, NY 11218
Work Type
- On-site Monday-Thursday
- Friday Remote
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $110,000 per year
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development, training, and certification support
- Modern development environment that embraces AI-assisted development tools
About the Company
- Focus Camera is a family-owned company with over 50 years in business and a leader in photography, consumer electronics, and e-commerce.
- We operate across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, B2B, government, wholesale, and our own retail stores, with over 175 employees across our Brooklyn headquarters, New Jersey warehouse, and Lakewood retail location.
- At Focus Camera, we fuel creativity, support our partners, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
- Our core values—Adapt & Advance, Raise the Bar, Team First, Own It, and Results Matter—guide everything we do.
