Remote - Lead Full-stack Developer

Proficiency in PHP, Python, Laravel, and React (any level, but eagerness to grow in all). Excellent knowledge of API frameworks (REST, GraphQL) and secure API development. Deep understanding of application security principles, best practices, and threat mitigation (e.g., OWASP Top 10, secure authentication, data encryption). Strong experience building and consuming APIs across distributed systems. Experience with workflow automation tools like n8n, Pipedream, or Zapier. Familiarity with database design, data mapping, and schema building. Solid grasp of CI/CD, version control (Git), and DevOps principles. Experience optimizing cost and performance on AWS infrastructure. Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and system architecture design. Exposure to or interest in AI/ML applications and tools

Design, build, and maintain scalable full stack applications using PHP, Python, Laravel, React, and modern frameworks, adhering to clean code and secure coding standards. Architect, build, and secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Leverage best-in-class API frameworks and security practices to ensure safe, scalable, and high-performance integrations. Develop and optimize automated workflows using tools like n8n, Pipedream, Zapier, or AI-enhanced automation platforms. Ensure seamless integration across APIs, databases, and external systems. Proactively engage stakeholders to understand business goals, translate them into actionable tasks, and define the technical architecture needed to deliver them. Raise your hand when clarity is needed—no assumptions, no silos. Implement security best practices across the application stack. Be proactive in identifying vulnerabilities, enforcing secure authentication/authorization flows, and integrating tools for code scanning, auditing, and protection against common threats (OWASP, etc.). Set the standard for other developers. Lead code reviews, share knowledge, and mentor junior team members. Be the go-to problem solver when things get complex. Ensure responsible use of AWS services to maintain cost-efficiency and reliability. Utilize and enhance CI/CD pipelines to maintain a strong development-to-deployment flow. Own the deployment process. Ensure releases are stable, well-tested, secure, and business-ready. Be meticulous in change management and rollback planning. Bring curiosity and capability to experiment and integrate AI solutions into workflows and applications for performance and decision support. Be an architect of process. Champion development standards, documentation, and agile or lean methodologies to ensure structured progress and predictable outcomes.