Full Stack Engineer — Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

5xreqDhz is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong foundation in PHP and Laravel to join our dynamic development team. A core part of this role involves CRM development, alongside a range of other web applications across our stack. We move quickly, so we're looking for someone who can deliver accurate, high-quality work on deadline. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PHP frameworks, a deep understanding of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, and expertise in object-oriented programming (OOP). This role requires a balance of front-end and back-end development, with a focus on building scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust, scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel, including ongoing CRM development.

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code following best practices in MVC and OOP.

• Collaborate with front-end developers and designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

• Build and maintain the back-end architecture and APIs that power our applications.

• Work with SQL databases (MySQL/Postgres or similar) to design and manage schemas, queries, and optimizations.

• Deliver quality work on schedule, balancing speed and accuracy across competing priorities.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and support.

Requirements

• Extensive PHP experience: 3+ years developing web applications with PHP.

• Experience building and/or maintaining a CRM or comparable data-driven business application.

• Strong understanding of the MVC architecture with proficiency in Laravel, Blade, and Livewire.

• Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns.

• Strong front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, with experience building responsive and user-friendly UIs.

• Solid understanding of databases (MySQL/Postgres), including complex queries, performance optimization, and schema design.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.

• Experience with Git.

• Proficient with server environments, including setting up and maintaining PHP applications.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.

• Experience with Linux-based operating systems.

• Knowledge of security best practices for web applications.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

• A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a consistent track record of delivering on deadlines.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, without sacrificing speed.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Proactive approach to learning new technologies and improving existing systems.