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.