Full Stack Web Developer

Lifted Logic; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifted Logic is a digital agency in Overland Park, KS seeking a seasoned full‑stack developer with a strong back‑end focus. You’ll architect and build back‑end solutions in Laravel and WordPress, troubleshoot complex code, and collaborate with a cross‑functional team to deliver robust client portals and data‑driven applications.

You’ll mentor junior developers, work across the stack with a 60/40 back‑end tilt, and contribute to staging/production deployments while maintaining clear documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional web development experience with Laravel and WordPress
• Strong PHP proficiency — write clean, well-structured back-end code
• Experience building API integrations (RESTful services, third-party APIs)
• Strong SQL and MySQL database design and optimization
• Experience building custom WordPress plugins (not only theme customization)
• Proficient with Git and team production workflows
• Comfortable with front-end basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern JS libraries
• DevOps basics (CI/CD, Docker, server provisioning)
• Excellent communication and ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical teammates
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Architect and build back-end solutions for client projects — from scoping through deployment
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in WordPress and Laravel codebases
• Extend and modify existing plugins, themes, and frameworks
• Collaborate with front-end developers, PMs, and designers to define technical requirements
• Mentor junior developers on back-end patterns and integration strategies
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with a focus on back-end complexity
• Write and maintain technical documentation
• Experience building polished, responsive WordPress sites

Skills

Laravel

WordPress

PHP

SQL

Git

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

About The Role

Position Summary

Lifted Logic is a digital agency in Overland Park, KS. Our development team builds more than marketing websites — we build custom web applications, client portals, dashboards, API integrations, and complex back-end systems that power real business operations.

We’re looking for a developer who thinks before they code. Someone who can take a vague business problem, ask the right questions, architect a solution, and build it — not someone who needs a spec handed to them line by line. You’ll work across the full stack with a heavy lean toward back-end (~60% back-end, ~40% front-end), building and maintaining applications in Laravel and WordPress.

This role complements a team primarily focused on front-end development and WordPress theming by adding advanced back-end expertise, systems thinking, and problem-solving capability. You’ll be the person the team turns to when something is complex, unclear, or broken.

What You’ll Build

• Custom web applications — client portals, admin dashboards, data-driven tools
• API integrations connecting third-party services to websites and applications
• Custom WordPress plugins that extend functionality beyond off-the-shelf solutions
• Complex Laravel applications with database architecture, authentication, and business logic
• SQL queries and database structures that are optimized, maintainable, and well-documented
• Staging and production deployment pipelines

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and build back-end solutions for client projects — from scoping through deployment
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in existing codebases (WordPress and Laravel)
• Extend and modify existing plugins, themes, and application frameworks
• Collaborate with front-end developers, project managers, and designers to define technical requirements and timelines
• Mentor junior developers on back-end patterns, integration strategies, and problem-solving approaches
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with a focus on back-end complexity
• Write and maintain technical documentation
• Experience building polished, responsive marketing websites in WordPress

Position Requirements

• 3+ years of professional web development experience with demonstrated expertise in Laravel and WordPress
• Strong PHP proficiency — you write clean, well-structured back-end code, not just functional code
• Proven experience building API integrations (RESTful services, third-party APIs, webhooks)
• Strong SQL and database management skills (MySQL) — you can design schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performance
• Experience building custom WordPress plugins (not just theme customization)
• Proficient with Git, including branching strategies for team-based production workflows
• Comfortable on the front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) — you can build and modify UI components, even if it’s not your primary focus
• Familiarity with JavaScript libraries (Vue, jQuery, or similar)
• Experience with server management, deployment processes, and environment configuration
• Strong problem-solving skills — you can take an ambiguous requirement and turn it into a working technical approach
• Excellent communication skills — you can explain what you’re building and why to non-technical teammates
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent self-taught/bootcamp experience
• Preferred
  • Experience building client-facing portals or dashboards
  • Familiarity with headless CMS architectures or decoupled front-ends
  • Experience with caching strategies, queue systems, or background job processing in Laravel
  • Comfort with DevOps basics (CI/CD, Docker, server provisioning)

Please note: Lifted Logic operates on a hybrid work scheduled and all employees are required to be in office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)