Stellar PHP Developer

We are looking for a stellar PHP developer. Preferably, the candidate will also be confident in front end as well (Javascript - React and/or Angular). We have a position opening immediately that will require approximately 40 hours/week for up to a month and 20 hours/week after that. We will be working with banking software, so

Requirements:
PHP
MySQL
Laraval
Codeignitor
Symfony
Stripe API

Preferred Skillsets
Masters degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
Javascript Front End: Angular and/or React
AWS tools (EC2, S3, API Gateway, etc)
Square API
PayPal API

Other Bonus tools:
Node js
Python
Data Science tools such as SKLearn

The chosen candidate will have excellent analytical skills and fantastic communication. Due to the fact that the client will be in the United States, excellent communication will be required and occasional communication during US timezones (we will try to limit phone/video calls as we work mostly with Slack for communication).

Candidates should be prepared to answer highly technical questions and should have a broad and deep understanding of computer science.