[Hiring] Associate Software Engineer - PHP @Ensora Health

Role Description

We are seeking an Associate PHP Software Engineer with a strong foundation in PHP development and a genuine curiosity about how AI can make engineering faster, smarter, and more scalable. You will contribute to the full development lifecycle, including coding, debugging, testing, and documentation, while learning best practices from senior engineers who actively use AI-assisted tools in their daily workflows. Ideal candidates are problem-solvers who write clean, efficient, and well-structured code, are eager to incorporate AI into how they build software, and thrive in collaborative, Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Write code for small features or modules using PHP, leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate development and learning.
• Design basic functions, avoiding duplications and interface-breaking changes.
• Debug recurring issues and contribute to test automation, using AI tools to help identify patterns and generate test cases.
• Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback.
• Apply team practices for debugging and adhere to code quality standards (coverage and gates).
• Understand common security vulnerabilities and how to avoid them.
• Communicate progress and complete tasks as forecasted.
• Update documentation and user guides, using AI to assist with drafting and maintaining technical documentation.
• Participate in sprint planning and backlog refinement.
• Contribute to Agile development practices.
• Stay curious about emerging AI tools and share what you learn with the team.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of PHP fundamentals and object-oriented programming.
• Comfortable working from the Linux command line.
• Understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS3.
• Database experience and familiarity with SQL/MySQL.
• Basic understanding of system architecture and observability.
• Adheres to code quality standards (coverage and gates).
• Nice to have: Experience with Docker/containerization and AWS cloud services.
• Nice to have: Any hands-on experience using AI tools for coding, debugging, test generation, or documentation.

Who You Are

• You communicate clearly and concisely, whether written or verbal.
• You share knowledge frequently with teammates.
• You build trust and positive relationships, and give credit where it's due.
• You accept and apply constructive feedback professionally.
• You show eagerness to learn both the domain and the technology, including new AI-powered development tools.
• You understand team processes and adhere to them.
• You are reliable, accountable, and open to new ideas and creative solutions, especially when it comes to using AI to work smarter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in software development (or strong academic projects).
• Familiarity with web, mobile, or backend development.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology.

Benefits

• Meaningful impact: Your code directly supports the therapists and practices that are making mental health care more accessible every day.
• Growth-focused culture: As an associate engineer, you'll have mentorship from senior engineers and real opportunities to level up your skills.
• Room to innovate: We're building AI-enabled solutions in a space that's ripe for transformation, and every team member has a voice in how we get there.