You're an experienced Back End Developer who loves the challenge of building robust, scalable, and highly efficient systems. While you are comfortable across the full stack and have a deep expertise in PHP (with a strong preference for the Laravel framework), you also possess the versatility to work seamlessly with modern front-end tech stacks.

You excel at building seamless, high-performance APIs for modern front-ends like Next.js, have a passion for data architecture, and bring significant experience with Craft CMS, WordPress, and other headless CMS platforms. You thrive on writing clean server-side code, optimizing databases, and ensuring the engine under the hood runs flawlessly while collaborating on the user experience.

* This is a freelancer / contractor role based on project work, but could open doors to future work with us

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-performance, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using 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

• 6+ years of professional web development experience, with a heavy focus on back-end and API architecture.
• Experience working with a creative agency is a Big plus!
• Deep expertise in PHP, with a strong preference for the Laravel framework.
• Strong understanding of Next.js and modern front-end frameworks.
• Significant hands-on experience with Craft CMS and WordPress (specifically structured as headless data sources).
• Advanced GraphQL experience is a must.
• Proficiency in Next, React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and version control systems (Git).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Excellent proactive communication and collaboration abilities.

Bonus Points

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with Shopify, WooCommerce, and Statamic CMS platforms.
• A strict, security-first mindset in API development and database management.

Salary & Contract Terms

This is a Freelance/Contractor role with potential for future project work.