Senior Full-Stack Laravel/Vue.js Developer

About By the Pixel

By the Pixel is a small but mighty digital agency based in Denver, Colorado, with remote employees across the U.S. We specialize in high-end and enterprise web application design and development, supporting our clients end-to-end through full-service solutions. These services include design, custom web development, hosting services, tiered production support, search engine optimization, paid advertising, content marketing, and more. We view ourselves as trusted partners to our clients, fostering clear and open communication, attention to detail, and thoughtful solutions.

About the Role

By the Pixel is seeking a senior level Full-Stack Developer to join our growing team! As a Developer, you'll create high-quality code and solutions while having the opportunity to grow into Technical Lead responsibilities on a per-project basis. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on development and technical leadership, allowing you to shape both code and team success.

A successful candidate should be passionate about innovation, stay updated with emerging technologies, and have excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a remote environment.

Core Development Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established best practices
• Develop prototypes and proof of concepts
• Perform both minor and major system updates
• Proactively identify and implement code improvements
• Create and maintain technical documentation (wikis, READMEs, etc.)
• Maintains and/or builds skills and knowledge necessary for their assignments.
• Creates and follows through on goals for professional development.
• Stays up-to-date on the latest industry standards, trends, and technology.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with Designers to implement their vision effectively
• Partner with Quality Assurance Analysts to resolve implementation issues
• Participate in peer code reviews and pair programming sessions
• Mentor less experienced developers through code reviews and pair coding
• Actively contribute to technical discussions and knowledge sharing

Technical Lead Opportunities

As you grow in the role, you'll have the chance to take on Technical Lead responsibilities on a per-project basis, including:

Project Leadership

• Act as a liaison between Operations and Development teams
• Lead and facilitate application architecture and design decisions
• Write and maintain technical requirements
• Lead code releases and provide regular status updates
• Balance technical requirements with business objectives

Team Guidance

• Assist with task delegation based on team members' experience and capacity
• Onboard new developers to projects
• Lead technical discussions and gather team feedback
• Monitor code quality and enforce best practices
• Guide technical strategy while managing scope and technical debt

Required Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of professional development experience
• Strong proficiency in backend and frontend development
• Experience with code review processes and quality assurance
• Proven ability to mentor and guide other developers
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex tasks
• Experience with technical documentation and architecture decisions
• Self-motivated learner who stays current with industry trends
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Collaborative mindset with strong team communication
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business needs
• Ability to maintain billable efficiency in client work
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Required Skills

• Laravel (5+ years)
• VueJS (3+ years)
• PHP 8 (5+ years)
• API-driven systems
• SPA applications
• Javascript/TypeScript
• HTML/HTML5
• CSS/CSS3/SASS
• Relational databases (MySQL)
• Source control/GIT
• Unit and integrated testing

Bonus Skills

• DevOps
• Ruby on Rails
• AWS products
• GitHub Actions
• Filament CMS
• Mobile app development
• WordPress

What We Can Offer You

• Fully remote position
• Competitive base salary
• Culture of learning and collaboration
• Flexible schedule
• Company-provided MacBook
• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Retirement match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development budget
• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

At By the Pixel, we like to take on challenges and tackle big problems together. As a fully remote team, we acknowledge the importance of a flexible schedule to accommodate time zones and life outside of work, as long as the work gets done to our standard and in a reasonable amount of time. We are a welcoming and supportive team and a place for people to grow inspired careers. We value supporting our employees on and off the clock, so as a By the Pixel employee, you’ll enjoy a generous benefits package.

• Job Types: Full-time, Contract
• Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
• Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Work Location: Remote