Full-Stack Web Developer (Developer III)

Compassion International, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer (Developer III) to build and maintain global applications.

You will own features end-to-end, from requirements through architecture, implementation, testing, and delivery, while collaborating with teams across the United States, Latin America, and beyond. The role emphasizes hands-on development, high autonomy, and alignment with safeguarding and code quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in full-stack web development.
• Strong frontend skills with HTML/CSS/JS.
• Experience with PHP/Laravel, APIs, databases.
• End-to-end software design and implementation.
• Understanding of servers, networking, and architecture.
• Ability to conduct code reviews and explain decisions.
• Ownership mindset, mentorship, and collaboration across teams.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, document, and maintain full-stack apps across frontend, backend, and data layers.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical specifications.
• Design and refine application logic to meet user needs.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and execute tests and debugging.
• Support cloud-based and third-party apps throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Americas to deliver solutions.
• Estimate effort, communicate progress, and manage risks and blockers.
• Mentor developers and contribute to engineering standards.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

PHP/Laravel

APIs

Databases

English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Job description

## Full-Stack Web Developer (Developer III)Applylocations: Guatemala: El Salvador: Ecuador: Dominican Republic: Colombiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: R8378# ***Full-Stack Web Developer (Developer III)***## ***\*To be located in Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti or El Salvador\*\****### ***\*\*Please, submit your resumé in English\*\**** This role involves building full-stack applications used across multiple countries, working closely with the people who rely on them daily. The work is hands-on and high-autonomy: owning features end-to-end, from understanding requirements through architecture decisions, implementation, testing, and delivery. The position contributes to technical direction, collaborates with cross-functional partners to solve real operational challenges, and operates with modern tools and frameworks.## ***What will you do?**** ### Develop, enhance, test, deploy, document, and maintain software applications across the full technology stack, including frontend, backend, database, server, networking, and solution architecture components.* ### Provide application development services and technical support for existing systems and new technology deployments. Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions and specifications.* ### Design, develop, analyze, and modify application logic to meet business needs, evaluating multiple solution options and recommending the most effective approach.* ### Write high-quality, maintainable code; create and execute test plans; perform debugging and troubleshooting; and ensure compliance with established software development standards and best practices.* ### Support and enhance cloud-based and third-party applications throughout their lifecycle, ensuring reliability, performance, security, and alignment with business objectives.* ### Develop technology strategies and implement improvements that maximize the value of existing products, while considering impacts across applications, integrations, and business processes.* ### Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives involving application systems, data processes, integrations, and data governance practices.* ### Take end-to-end ownership of assigned work by accurately estimating effort, delivering tested and reviewed solutions, and proactively communicating progress, risks, and blockers.* ### Leverage AI-assisted development tools responsibly and in accordance with organizational policies, ensuring the ability to understand, explain, validate, and modify all generated code.* ### Mentor and coach software developers through code reviews, technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving activities.* ### Partner with development teams and stakeholders across the United States, Brazil, and Latin America to deliver technology solutions that support national offices, churches, and end users.* ### Engage directly with users and business partners when required to resolve software issues, gather additional requirements, and support the delivery of new functionality.* ### Interpret business and user requirements, translate them into technical implementations, and incorporate feedback received through code reviews and quality assurance processes.* ### Contribute to the definition, adoption, and continuous improvement of software engineering standards, development methodologies, and technical best practices.* ### Champion child protection by integrating safeguarding considerations into daily work, adhering to Compassion’s Child Protection policies and Code of Conduct, and reporting any concerns through established processes.## ***What are we looking for?**** ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.* ### Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in full-stack web development.* ### Strong frontend development skills using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.* ### Experience with PHP/Laravel, APIs, databases, and backend technologies.* ### Proven ability to design, develop, and implement end-to-end software solutions.* ### Strong understanding of servers, networking, and application architecture.* ### Experience conducting and participating in code reviews.* ### Ability to explain technical decisions and communicate project status, risks, and results effectively.* ### Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and self-management.* ### Experience mentoring or coaching other developers.* ### Strong collaboration skills and experience working with distributed teams.* ### Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.* ### Ability to use AI-assisted development tools responsibly while maintaining full ownership of delivered solutions.***Key Competencies:**** ### Ownership & Accountability* ### Communication* ### Collaboration* ### Problem Solving* ### Coaching & Mentoring### *\*\*\* Equivalent education, training, experience and/or certification may be substituted for any of the minimum qualifications listed above \*\*\**## ***What are the main work conditions for this role?***### ***Location:**** ### Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti or El Salvador.### ***Work environment**** ### Remote work.### ***Physical demands:**** ### Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day.### ***Travel requirements:**** ### May be required to travel up to 10% of normal schedule### *Compassion International uses standardized job families and associated job descriptions. As such, not all employees will be responsible for all functions on this document. Employees may perform these and/or other similar type and level of duties depending on the work group and country to which they are assigned.*