You're an experienced developer who loves the challenge of building robust, scalable, and efficient systems. While you're comfortable across the full stack, you have deep expertise in PHP, with a strong preference for the Laravel framework. You excel at modern JavaScript frameworks (Next.js, React) and have a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. Your expertise in Craft CMS, WordPress, and other CMS platforms is a key part of your skill set, and you have a solid understanding of how to build seamless APIs for modern front-ends like Next.js.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of high-performance, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using Next.js and React

  • Architect and implement seamless data consumption from their headless CMS APIs, with a strong focus on Craft CMS, WordPress with Twig, and GraphQL

  • Architect, develop, and maintain complex web applications with a strong emphasis on PHP back-end architecture and APIs

  • Integrate and work extensively with headless CMS platforms, with a focus on Craft CMS, WordPress, and others

  • Develop and maintain efficient APIs for front-end consumption, particularly for applications built with Next.js

  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps practices

  • Optimize back-end performance and ensure data security

  • Collaborate with other developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience

  • Strong understanding of modern front-end frameworks, especially Next.js

  • Deep expertise in PHP, with a preference for Laravel

  • Significant hands-on experience with Craft CMS and WordPress

  • Deep understanding of AWS services (e.g., EC2, Cloudfront, RDS, Lambda)

  • GraphQL experience is a must

  • Proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and headless CMSs

  • Experience with server setup and configuration

  • Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools

  • Proficiency in version control systems (Git)

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Excellent proactive communication and collaboration abilities

  • Experience with data migration and testing frameworks

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Pulumi, SST, Terraform, CloudFormation)

  • A security-first mindset in development practices

  • Experience with Shopify, WooCommerce, Statamic CMS platforms

If this role matches your experience, submit your application.