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 a 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 React (Next.js)
• Architect and implement seamless data consumption from our headless CMS APIs, with a strong focus on Craft CMS, WordPress, 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
• Professional-level English proficiency
• Strong understanding of Next.js and modern front-end frameworks
• Deep expertise in PHP, with a preference for Laravel
• Significant hands-on experience with Craft CMS and WordPress 
• GraphQL experience is a must
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and headless CMS’s 
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent proactive communication and collaboration abilities

Bonus Points:

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Shopify, WooCommerce, Statamic CMS platforms
• A security-first mindset in development practices

Salary: 

  This is a Freelancer/Contractor role. The target pay range for this role is $4000- $5000 USD per month. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Metajive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.