PHP Laravel Full Stack Developer

Sr. Full Stack (PHP/Laravel) Developer Remote – U.S. Time Zones Unique remote-working opportunity to participate as a key developer for a successful, fast-growing niche industry leader implementing mobile applications and a robust web platform in a fun, visible, sports-related industry. As Sr. Full Stack Developer, you will be an integral and crucial member of a small, focused team as it tackles the next wave of challenges and technology opportunities. Taking lead on critical development projects, you will contribute to business planning by offering technology advice, creative solutions, and resource planning to further the company’s strategic goals. Critical Skills and Qualifications Proficient with PHP Laravel web frameworkSolid understanding of object-oriented programming and MVC design patternsComfortable in a Linux environment using Git and appropriate build toolsFront-end proficiencies: JavaScript ES5 and ES6, HTML5, and CSS3Back-end proficiencies: MySQL or equivalent relational databaseThorough communication skills with a positive, collaborative attitudeAbility to document new feature requirements and project status updates in a clear, concise mannerRecommend, manage, and direct outside software developers to facilitate parallel development of multiple concurrent projects:- Act as design and project lead- Assist other tech team members, and leverage their skills as needed- Oversee and offer technology support for vendor partner resourcesExperience designing and implementing automated testing (e.g., PHPUnit, Laravel Dusk)Proficiency with modern development workflows, including pull requests, CI/CD, and code reviewsAbility to responsibly leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve development velocity, documentation, and testingDesired Skills and Qualifications Aptitude and desire to creatively collaborate with business / customer service membersAbility to take ownership and drive software projects to completionExperience with Vue.js framework or other equivalent front-end libraryTailwind CSSMongoDB (or equivalent NoSQL), RedisExperience writing and maintaining internal technical documentationUnderstanding of code maintainability and clean code principlesOther Beneficial Skills Node.js / ExpressNginxWeb socketsResponsibilities Develop and maintain complex web applications using PHP/Laravel and Vue.jsCollaborate closely with non-technical business owners and technical team to design, implement, and test new features and functionalityMaintain a close conversant relationship with business/product owners, supporting an iterative approach to design and problem solvingCoordinate with technical team to facilitate design, development, and deployment of parallel ongoing projectsTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring seamless operation- 24/7 emergency availability for potential critical production issuesOptimize applications for maximum performance and scalabilityStay updated with industry trends and technologies, suggesting improvements and innovative solutionsCreate and optimize database schemas to support application requirements and platform scalabilityLead the entire web applications development lifecycle from concept to delivery and post-launch supportHelp promote a collaborative, iterative design process with team, leaders, and customersImplement and maintain automated test suites to ensure stability before major events or releasesLeverage AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency and reduce technical debtContribute to a maintainable codebase by documenting features, writing clean code, and participating in peer reviewsJob Perks Unique software implementation challenges that encourage and reward creativity100% remote work with flexible hoursOpportunities to engage with overseas customers, particularly in EuropeVisible product with appreciative customers – your work is truly valued!Perfect scenario to leverage your existing technical skills while naturally growing into a company leadership roleOpportunity to shape modern development practices and lead adoption of automated testing and AI-powered development