Lead Laravel & PHP Developer

We are looking for an experienced Lead Developer with a strong background in Laravel to join our client’s team on a Full-Time basis. This is a fully remote role with a Denver-based software development company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement custom features and functionalities in PHP and Laravel.
- Lead the back-end technical strategy and guide the development team.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product Leadership, and Design teams to deliver pixel-perfect features.
- Actively support cross-functional departments with ongoing technical needs.
- Ensure high-quality code through meticulous QA, bug fixing, bottleneck identification, and maintaining security standards.
- Optimize feature performance, ensuring fast load times, responsiveness, and scalability.
- Maintain high code quality, structure, and automation across the team.
- Clearly document code changes and developments.
- Monitor application efficiency, identify areas for improvement, and proactively implement solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and innovations in software development.
Key Requirements:
- 8 years of experience with PHP and Laravel.
- B2 English level or higher (spoken and written).
- Proven track record in crafting and implementing technical strategy while leading a team.
- Demonstrable examples of live projects built with PHP and Laravel that showcase expert-level proficiency.
- Strong experience in QA, test automation, and unit testing.
- Good design sensibilities and a keen eye for high-quality user interfaces.
- Excellent understanding of RESTful APIs and experience integrating third-party APIs.
- Experience with modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Tokens.
- Familiarity with Git for version control.
- Expertise in managing smooth database migrations.
- Strong knowledge and experience working with Back-End technologies.
- Attention to detail, proactive mindset, and strong teamwork ethic.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with customizing WordPress and/or WooCommerce with PHP, including plugins.
- Experience building AI-powered applications using OpenAI or similar libraries.
- Knowledge of data visualization and analytics.
- Experience in gamification, points/rewards systems, and interactive features.
- Experience in building applications for health, fitness, fashion, or cosmetics industries.
- Familiarity with developing quizzing or survey management applications.
- Passion for health and fitness.
We offer:
- Full-time, fully remote position
- Flexible and friendly working environment
- Healthy work-life balance
- Long-term contract