Senior Software Engineer bei Priority Wire & Cable

Sr. Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel)

Location: Little Rock, AR (Headquarters)

Department: IT/Software Engineering

Type: Full‑time

Role Overview

Priority Wire & Cable has an immediate need for a Sr. Software Engineer based at our Little Rock headquarters. You will work both independently and with leadership to deliver high‑impact software projects—helping establish project scope and expectations, participating in code reviews, and managing support requests for supported applications. You operate with minimal supervision, handle complex problems, and escalate only the most complex issues. You bring deep subject‑matter expertise, provide coaching/mentoring, and may act as a team lead or first‑level supervisor.

The ideal candidate has 4–7+ years of professional programming experience (PHP, C#, or Java), with a strong emphasis on PHP and Laravel, and is comfortable supporting production systems and assisting end users across both local and remote offices.

What You’ll Do

·         Design & build applications: Develop, implement, and support web, console, and REST API applications using PHP (Laravel & Symfony), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, JavaScript, and CSS.

·         Own the SDLC: Drive all phases of the software development lifecycle—requirements gathering, solution/design, database changes, unit testing, deployment, user support, and ongoing maintenance.

·         Code quality & reviews: Participate in and help raise the bar on code reviews; contribute to team coding standards and best practices.

·         Production support: Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production; manage support tickets related to supported applications and provide local/remote assistance to other offices.

·         Data & integrations: Write ETL jobs, complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures; integrate with internal/external systems including ERP/CRM/CMS platforms.

·         Infrastructure & delivery: Work with Apache/Nginx, IIS, Linux, and Linux containers; contribute to CI/CD pipelines and use Git for version control.

·         Reporting & workflow: Build and support reporting solutions (including Power BI) and collaborate on workflow/document imaging platforms (e.g., DocuWare).

·         Collaboration & leadership: Communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders (including senior management); mentor and train less experienced team members.

What You Bring (Demonstrated Skills)

·         Strong experience with PHP, especially the Laravel framework.

·         Proficiency in writing ETL processes and complex SQL (queries, views, stored procedures); performance tuning and indexing.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.

·         Strong problem‑solving abilities; adept at troubleshooting intermediate/complex software issues.

·         Highly organized, self‑directed, and efficient; able to prioritize independently under minimal supervision.

·         Experience mentoring teammates and setting technical standards for a team.

·         Hands‑on with Apache/Nginx, Linux, Linux containers, and IIS.

·         Familiarity with Linux process/job management.

·         Experience with CI/CD practices and tooling; Git for versioning and source code management.

·         Experience with workflow or document imaging solutions (e.g., DocuWare).

·         Experience integrating with ERP/CRM/CMS systems.

·         Reporting experience and competency with Power BI.

·         Experience building and consuming REST APIs.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

·         4–7+ years of professional object-oriented programming experience with popular frameworks in PHP, C#, or Java.

·         Advanced SQL skills: writing and optimizing queries, designing complex schemas, planning data architecture, and making strategic data‑management decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Exposure to PHP/Laravel in professional setting working on a project with high complexity.

·         1+ year of hands‑on experience with modern PHP frameworks (Laravel preferred).

·         Prior Wire & Cable industry experience is a plus.

·         Experience with a variety of ERP/CRM platforms and integrating with them.

Hiring Process (What to Expect)

Our process is designed to be transparent and respectful of your time.

·         Once you apply, if there is interest, we will do a Recruiter Phone Screen.

·         From there, selected candidates will do an on-site interview with our IT team:

o   Conversation with our team to discuss the role and your experience.

o   PHP/Laravel coding challenge aligned to our stack and day‑to‑day work.

o   Review of your solution and technical Q&A with the engineering team.

o   Discussion with engineering leadership.

Perks and Benefits at Priority Wire and Cable

·         Competitive salary

·         Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employee AND dependents

·         Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee

·         Vision Insurance

·         HSA with Employer Contributions

·         Life Insurance

·         Short Term Disability

·         401(k) Plan

·         Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation

·         Paid Holidays and PTO

·         Cancer, Critical Illness and Accident Policies available

Additional Requirements

·         Candidates must be 18 years or older and able to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

·         Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching.  Capability of sight and hearing required.  Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Authorization

Priority Wire & Cable is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If hired, you must provide proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S.

EEO Statement

Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.