PHP Developer

TFL, a leading live entertainment and technology company, has a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven mid-level Software Engineer to bolster our team.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile setting to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives. You will be seasoned in software development, capable of contributing to complex projects, and adept at back-end technologies. At TFL, you'll engage in a spectrum of tasks mainly centered on optimizing our comprehensive back-end systems, playing a crucial role in advancing our ticketing solutions.

For a software engineering professional who is enthusiastic about innovation in the ticketing industry and eager to escalate their career trajectory, you should consider this position. Be part of a team that's reshaping the event experience for fans nationwide. We're eager for you to be part of the TFL transformation!

About TFL

At TFL, we are passionate about creating Memories For Life® for sports fans, music lovers and event goers across the country. We work directly with sports properties, professional teams, college athletic departments, venues, fans, and partners to improve the event going experience and drive event attendance. Our unique distribution model creates quick and convenient access for event goers across the country and ensures that teams and rights holders maximize fan access and event revenue.

As a Top 10 ticket reseller in the country, Tickets For Less offers employees a front row seat into the ever-evolving ticketing industry. On top of that, we love to have fun! From an open and inviting work environment to multiple staff perks, Tickets For Less is a great place to work.

With our headquarters located in the greater Kansas City-area, Tickets For Less is proud to celebrate nearly 20 years of providing high-rated service to the local community. Recently named to the KC Business Journal’s Top 150 Private Companies List, we have achieved tremendous growth post-pandemic. Fueled by recent acquisitions, we have expanded our retail customer base in strategic markets, and now have offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Omaha, Neb.

Responsibilities & Job Duties (include, but are not limited to)

• Drive the design, implementation, and deployment of software applications and systems in a fast-paced agile environment
• Deliver high quality architecture solutions for technology and operational excellence
• Work closely with product owner & development team to flesh out requirements and solution design
• Review the work of engineers of every skill level
• Lead triaging and troubleshooting of technical issues, seeing them through to resolution
• Write unit and integration tests and perform other quality-oriented tasks as needed to ensure high quality software applications and systems
• Interface with internal and external clients to ensure all technical solutions are considered and vetted
• Improve departmental and operating efficiencies by developing technical standards and practices
• Mentor and collaborate with peer software engineers through both high and low-level technical challenges

Required Qualifications

• Possess bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/technical training
• 5+ years’ experience as a Software Engineer or related Software Development technical role
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Experience in every area of software development (server-side, front-end, database/document storage, reporting, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the software development field
• Demonstrated experience as the primary SME (subject matter expert) of large, complex software products
• Strong desire to learn and help others learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PHP
• Experience with AWS
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Elastic
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience in deployment automation and IaC (infrastructure as code)
• Familiarity in front-end technology stacks (Javascript, React, SCSS with experience in Tailwind, Webpack, et al)
• Familiarity with the event ticketing industry

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity leave

Company Perks

• $1,000 employee ticket credit
• Employee referral program
• Casual dress code
• Company outings to local live events, including Suite tickets to Kansas City’s premier events
• Company kitchen including complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks for employees daily