Are you ready to work at a company that has won Best Places to Work 11 years running?  Do you have drive, talent, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment alongside amazing people? MPX is a growing, technology-driven fulfillment and critical communications company based in Portland, Maine. We are currently seeking an Application Developer. 

Our customers rely on us to deliver their mission critical communications. Critical documents and materials need to be accurate and on time, every time. MPX’s full range of services means we can offer a custom solution to tie it all together. We focus on the details so customers can do what they do best. 

At MPX, customer experience is behind everything we do.

Job Description: 

MPX seeks an experienced PHP Applications Developer to further contribute to

our growth. This position is responsible for designing and coding functional programs and

applications to support our clients’ individualized document processing requirements. The ideal

candidate will have document composition and statement processing industry experience and

be able to translate complex client problems and concerns into practical solutions. The

candidate must also be a strong, creative problem solver who is passionate about addressing

client needs through application development.

The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

 In this role, you will (responsibilities):

• Write object oriented and pragmatic applications using PHP and PDFlib
• Integrate with the AWS ASDK, and third-party and internal API’s and services
• Develop efficient and best-practice queries within MySQL
• Produce quality, readable, and maintainable code; clearly communicate code with both technical and non-technical co-workers
• Convert client requirements and designs into functional applications
• Display a positive, helpful attitude to help create a friendly environment for clients and co-workers
• Ensure the growth of the business and be committed to the company’s success

The ideal candidate will (skills, education, requirements):

• Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or comparable work experience
• Have 4 – 6 years LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack development experience; statement processing industry experience highly desirable
• Have AWS experience (S3, EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, AWS SDK, etc.)
• Have experience parsing complex data formats (JSON, XML, delimited, fixed-width, mainframe, etc.)
• Have API development and testing experience (RESTful, SOAP, etc.)
• Have a passion for coding with strong technical aptitude
• Have strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Have a strong work ethic with a “can do; will do” attitude
• Thrive in a team environment and be a positive team player

About MPX

MPX is a technology company, providing comprehensive communications solutions to organizations across many industries. We have a unique culture of high-performing people who proudly solve business communication problems for our clients. Our culture is fast paced. We depend on each other to contribute, to do our respective parts. We attract and retain doers and problem solvers. Our clients choose us because we listen to them and challenge them to bring innovative ideas, process improvements, and cost savings. MPX has earned Best Places to Work in Maine for tens year running!

Our Core Behaviors

Put Clients First. MPX doesn’t exist without our clients.

Achieve Ambitious Outcomes. Set, measure, and accomplish goals that deliver massive value to our clients and team.

Cultivate Inclusion. We want an environment that retains and engages the diverse teams we build.

Bias Towards Action. When in doubt, we take the next best step, then course correct when needed. We go out of our way to fix problems when we see them. We take ownership seriously.

Be Candid and Kind. Be extremely caring and extremely direct in all you do at MPX, especially when it comes to giving positive and constructive feedback.

Be Curious. Everything gets better when you’re curious. Things get more interesting, clearer, and more approachable. When you bring curiosity into the workplace, you’re growing yourself, your teammates, and MPX.

Competitive Salary and Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays + paid time off
• 401k match
• STD, LTD + life insurance
• Onsite fitness facility
• Be part of a world-class team!

MPX is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer