VantagePoint AI | Wesley Chapel, Florida | Full Time

About VantagePoint AI

VantagePoint AI is a leader in artificial intelligence powered trading software. Since 1979, we have pioneered the use of neural networks and intermarket analysis to help traders make smarter, more confident decisions. We are a family owned company headquartered in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and we are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of our mission to revolutionize how people trade.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior PHP/Laravel Developer to join our team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our web applications while contributing to the architecture of scalable backend systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, test, and deploy complex web applications using the Laravel framework and custom plugins in the WordPress ecosystem
2. Architect and implement efficient, scalable, and secure backend systems and RESTful APIs
3. Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code while ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
4. Participate in code reviews and cross testing, providing constructive feedback to other developers
5. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application issues and performance bottlenecks
6. Manage databases (MySQL) and optimize queries for maximum efficiency
7. Assist in the management of Linux servers and Azure infrastructure
8. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in PHP and Laravel development and suggest improvements to the existing tech stack

Qualifications & Skills

Experience

8+ years of PHP development with a strong focus on the Laravel framework

Technical Expertise

1. Strong proficiency in PHP and the Laravel framework, including MVC architecture and OOP principles
2. Expertise in the WordPress CMS, including building custom plugins and managing and optimizing WordPress installations
3. Strong knowledge of relational database systems (primarily MySQL) and Eloquent ORM
4. Understanding of RESTful APIs
5. Proficiency in frontend technologies: JavaScript, Vue, Livewire, HTML, CSS, and CSS Frameworks
6. Experience with version control systems (primarily Git)
7. Familiarity with testing frameworks and methodologies
8. Experience with Linux system administration
9. Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure management in Azure is a plus

Skills

1. Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities
2. Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join VantagePoint AI?

At VantagePoint AI, you will be part of a team that is passionate about innovation and making a real impact in the financial technology space. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting edge AI technology. Join us and help shape the future of trading.

Award Winning Workplace

VantagePoint AI has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in the Tampa Bay area by the Tampa Bay Business Journal for 10 consecutive years and 15 times overall, including being named #1 in the Large Company category. We are nationally certified as a Great Place to Work and have been named one of the Top 100 Best Companies in Florida by Florida Trend. Our company has also been recognized on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies, in the Top 10 of Fortune's Top 100 Small Businesses, and received the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Award for five consecutive years.

Community Commitment

At VantagePoint AI, we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We are proud recipients of the Corporate Philanthropy Award and the ONE Tampa Bay Award from the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Our company makes quarterly charitable contributions to organizations including Shriners Hospitals for Children, The Children's Cancer Center, and the Two Good Soles initiative, which provides shoes and socks to children in need throughout Pasco County. In 2024, the Pasco County Board of Commissioners formally recognized our company for our continued commitment to growth, employing local residents, and our charitable partnerships in the community.

Why Join VantagePoint AI?

Our track record speaks for itself. The Tampa Bay Business Journal has named us a Best Place to Work for 10 consecutive years and 15 times overall. We have been ranked #1 in the Large Company category, nationally certified as a Great Place to Work, and recognized as one of the Top 100 Best Companies in Florida by Florida Trend. We have also earned spots on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies, Fortune's Top 100 Small Businesses, and received the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Award five years running.

But awards only tell part of the story. What makes us different is our commitment to the community we call home. We are proud recipients of the Corporate Philanthropy Award and the ONE Tampa Bay Award. Every quarter, we give back to organizations like Shriners Hospitals for Children, The Children's Cancer Center, and the Two Good Soles initiative that provides shoes and socks to children in need throughout Pasco County. In 2024, the Pasco County Board of Commissioners formally recognized our company for our commitment to growth, local employment, and charitable partnerships. When you work here, you are part of something bigger than just a job.

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