Full Stack Developer
Job Title: Full Stack Web Developer
Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $35 - $40 / hour
About Us
We are a nationwide tour company offering immersive, GPS-guided audio experiences and live tours across hundreds of cities. Behind the scenes, we power our operations with a custom-built tech stack that includes a proprietary backend system, a SaaS platform, mobile app integrations, and multiple WordPress-based websites. Our fast-paced team values innovation, clean code, user experience, and scalability.
The Role
We're looking for a skilled Full Stack Web Developer to help us build, maintain, and optimize our web applications, tools, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate is experienced in both front-end and back-end development, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys working on a diverse range of projects — from enhancing user dashboards to improving site performance and deploying cloud-based solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications
- Build and maintain APIs and backend systems, primarily using Laravel (PHP)
- Implement mobile-first, modern UI designs using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Optimize websites for speed, technical SEO, and user accessibility
- Manage and monitor hosting environments, cloud infrastructure, and deployments
- Ensure application uptime, security, performance, and scalability
- Collaborate with designers, project managers, and customer support teams to deliver new features and resolve issues
- Maintain code documentation and follow best practices in Git workflows
- Integrate third-party services such as Stripe, CRMs, and messaging APIs
- Conduct regular quality assurance testing and use debugging tools to identify and fix bugs
Our Tech Stack & Tools
Front-End:
- HTML5, CSS3, SASS
- JavaScript, jQuery (legacy support), React (for interactive components)
- WordPress (custom themes and plugins)
Back-End:
- PHP, Laravel
- MySQL databases
- API development and integration
Infrastructure & DevOps:
- AWS, DigitalOcean, Linode
- Managed WordPress hosting (Kinsta, WP Engine, Cloudways)
- DNS and domain management, Email DNS (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Backup automation, deployment pipelines, disaster recovery plans
Performance & Security:
- Caching: Redis, Memcached
- CDN Integration: Cloudflare, Bunny.net
- Security hardening: XML-RPC blocking, brute-force protection, CHMOD settings
Monitoring & QA:
- UptimeRobot, Pingdom
- Query Monitor, WP_DEBUG, server logs
Other Tools We Use:
- GitHub for code and documentation
- Slack and Asana for team communication and task management
Nice to Have (but not required):
- Familiarity with SEO basics and schema.org
- Experience designing gamified features or interactive tools
- Understanding of text message-based review systems or CRM integrations
What You'll Love About Working Here
- Flexible remote work environment
- Impactful work across a nationwide platform with thousands of users
- Opportunities for growth and ownership in projects
- Collaborative, supportive team culture