AI-Native Full-Stack Engineer (React, Next.js, PHP)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Independent contractor engagement

6-month contract

Two weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a senior full-stack engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React, Next.js, and PHP. You will build responsive frontend interfaces while delivering robust backend services, APIs, and business logic.

The role involves integrating frontend with backend systems via REST APIs and collaborating with distributed teams. You will actively use AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Cursor to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• Advanced English proficiency (B2/C1/C2) for international teams.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge and frontend practices.
• Backend services with PHP and REST APIs experience.
• Experience using AI-powered development tools like Copilot/Claude/Cursor.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack web apps with React/Next.js/PHP.
• Build responsive frontend interfaces and robust backend services and APIs.
• Integrate frontend with backend systems, databases, and third-party services via REST APIs.
• Utilize AI tools to speed coding, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure performance, security, scalability, and long-term maintainability; collaborate across distributed teams.

Skills

React

Next.js

PHP

JavaScript/TypeScript

REST APIs

AI tools usage

Databases

Debugging

Distributed teams

Independent work

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Cursor

Docker

Laravel

Symfony

CI/CD

Job description

Accountabilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, and PHP.

- Build responsive, intuitive, and user-friendly frontend interfaces while developing robust backend services, APIs, and business logic.

- Integrate frontend applications with backend systems, databases, and third-party services through REST APIs and other integration solutions.

- Incorporate AI-powered coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Cursor into everyday development workflows to improve productivity and code quality.

- Use AI tools to accelerate coding, debugging, automated testing, documentation, code reviews, and complex technical problem-solving.

- Ensure application performance, security, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

- Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions while contributing to continuous improvements in engineering practices.

Requirements:

- 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development, with strong hands-on expertise in React, Next.js, and PHP.

- Advanced English proficiency (B2, C1, or C2), with the ability to communicate effectively within international and distributed teams.

- Strong knowledge of JavaScript and/or TypeScript, modern frontend development practices, and responsive interface design.

- Professional experience developing backend services with PHP and building and integrating REST APIs.

- Practical, everyday experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or equivalent solutions.

- Solid understanding of databases, backend architecture, application scalability, and modern web development principles.

- Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

- Ability to work independently, take ownership of technical tasks, and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

Nice-to-have qualifications:

- Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.

- Knowledge of SQL and relational database management.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

- Experience with Docker and containerized development environments.

- Exposure to AI integrations, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI-powered application development.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary paid in USD.

- 100% remote working arrangement, available to professionals based in Latin America.

- Independent contractor engagement.

- Initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

- Two weeks of paid time off (PTO).

- Paid holidays following the North American holiday calendar.

- Full-time opportunity with flexible international collaboration and some required overlap with PST morning and CET late-afternoon/early-evening hours.

- Opportunity to work with modern technologies and AI-powered development tools in an international engineering environment.