Full Stack Web Developer

About The Role Position Summary Lifted Logic is a digital agency in Overland Park, KS. Our development team builds more than marketing websites — we build custom web applications, client portals, dashboards, API integrations, and complex back-end systems that power real business operations. We’re looking for a developer who thinks before they code. Someone who can take a vague business problem, ask the right questions, architect a solution, and build it — not someone who needs a spec handed to them line by line. You’ll work across the full stack with a heavy lean toward back-end (~60% back-end, ~40% front-end), building and maintaining applications in Laravel and WordPress. This role complements a team primarily focused on front-end development and WordPress theming by adding advanced back-end expertise, systems thinking, and problem-solving capability. You’ll be the person the team turns to when something is complex, unclear, or broken. What You’ll Build Custom web applications — client portals, admin dashboards, data-driven toolsAPI integrations connecting third-party services to websites and applicationsCustom WordPress plugins that extend functionality beyond off-the-shelf solutionsComplex Laravel applications with database architecture, authentication, and business logicSQL queries and database structures that are optimized, maintainable, and well-documentedStaging and production deployment pipelines Key Responsibilities Architect and build back-end solutions for client projects — from scoping through deploymentTroubleshoot and debug complex issues in existing codebases (WordPress and Laravel)Extend and modify existing plugins, themes, and application frameworksCollaborate with front-end developers, project managers, and designers to define technical requirements and timelinesMentor junior developers on back-end patterns, integration strategies, and problem-solving approachesManage multiple concurrent projects with a focus on back-end complexityWrite and maintain technical documentationExperience building polished, responsive marketing websites in WordPress Position Requirements 3+ years of professional web development experience with demonstrated expertise in Laravel and WordPressStrong PHP proficiency — you write clean, well-structured back-end code, not just functional codeProven experience building API integrations (RESTful services, third-party APIs, webhooks)Strong SQL and database management skills (MySQL) — you can design schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performanceExperience building custom WordPress plugins (not just theme customization)Proficient with Git, including branching strategies for team-based production workflowsComfortable on the front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) — you can build and modify UI components, even if it’s not your primary focusFamiliarity with JavaScript libraries (Vue, jQuery, or similar)Experience with server management, deployment processes, and environment configurationStrong problem-solving skills — you can take an ambiguous requirement and turn it into a working technical approachExcellent communication skills — you can explain what you’re building and why to non-technical teammatesBachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent self-taught/bootcamp experiencePreferredExperience building client-facing portals or dashboardsFamiliarity with headless CMS architectures or decoupled front-endsExperience with caching strategies, queue systems, or background job processing in LaravelComfort with DevOps basics (CI/CD, Docker, server provisioning) Please note: Lifted Logic operates on a hybrid work scheduled and all employees are required to be in office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)