You're a highly 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 server-side architecture, managing complex AWS infrastructure, and, most importantly, integrating with headless CMS platforms. Your expertise in Craft CMS 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. * This role is a contractor - temp to perm.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to front-end development when needed, specifically with modern JavaScript frameworks like Next.js.
• 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.
• Build and manage our AWS infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain efficient APIs for front-end consumption using GraphQL, 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 front-end developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack, with a tilt towards the back-end.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience
• Strong understanding of modern front-end frameworks, especially Next.js.
• Deep expertise in PHP, with a preference for Laravel.
• Significant, hands-on experience with Craft CMS.
• Deep understanding of AWS services (e.g., EC2, Cloudfront, RDS, Lambda).
• GraphQL experience is a must.
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and headless CMS’s
• Experience with server setup and configuration.Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools.
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent proactive communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with data migration and testing frameworks.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• A security-first mindset in development practices.

IMPORTANT - Please also apply on our website to be considered: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1394502b-85fc-4285-8bfb-6602984cfc4a/Metajive-Design-Corporation

Salary and Benefits:

• $70,000 - 90,000 USD (currently this is 98000 - 125000 CAD) is the salary range for this position. This represents only a portion of the overall package.
• Generous paid time off - holidays, accrued PTO
• Referral bonus
• Opportunity for commission

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.