Lead Software Developer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Software Developer to join our client's growing development team. In this full-time, remote role, you will help design, build, and maintain cloud-based systems that support a suite of digital products.

The ideal candidate is proficient in Firebase/Firestore and PHP/Laravel, able to translate business needs into technical solutions, contribute to code quality standards, support peer development, and assist with onboarding new team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project goals and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Break down business requirements into clear, actionable technical tasks.
• Design and develop scalable cloud applications using Firebase services (Firestore, Cloud Functions, Authentication, Storage).
• Build and maintain secure, real-time applications with offline support and seamless data synchronization.
• Write and maintain server-side applications using PHP/Laravel with a focus on performance, maintainability, and integration with existing systems.
• Participate in code reviews; mentor peers and provide technical guidance on cloud-native development, data modeling, and application security.
• Support training and onboarding of new development team members.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Firebase and Firestore in production
• 3+ years of experience with PHP and Laravel (or similar frameworks)
• Experience making technical decisions and leading development efforts preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Firebase services: Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Functions (Node.js), Security Rules, Hosting
• Strong knowledge of PHP, Laravel, and RESTful API development
• Experience with database design (Firestore + MySQL), Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and frameworks such as React or Vue
• Understanding of modern cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud preferred), serverless architecture, and secure authentication (JWT, SSO)
• Experience building customer-facing applications (CRM, SaaS, marketing technology)
• Interest in AI/ML integration

Preferred Skills

• Experience making technical decisions and leading development efforts
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field