Lead Developer

livingHR; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LivingHR is looking for a Lead Developer to join a fast-growing travel and tourism startup. This role involves shaping the technical direction of the platform while collaborating with various teams. You'll handle both development and oversight, leveraging AWS to ensure scalability and performance, while offering impactful solutions in the travel industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

401K with company match

Quarterly company bonuses

Paid time off (15 days, increasing to 20 after two years)

Work-from-home budget

Company retreats

Bi-annual Company Sales Bonus

Paid Sick Leave: 4 days per year

Training Budget: Up to $250 annually for training

Project Expedition Credits: $750 worth of booking credits per year

Qualified for annual company trips

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with leadership experience.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of PHP.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and technical direction of the platform.
• Coordinate and guide external development teams.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

PHP

AWS

Project Management

Collaboration

Job description

Lead Developer

Base $130-150K

About Us

We are a fast-growing travel and tourism startup redefining how travel advisors and agencies connect with unique experiences worldwide. We're looking for a Lead Developer with Tech Lead responsibilities to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a direct impact by driving the development and technical direction of our platform.

The Role

As a Lead Developer, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the technical foundation of Project Expedition's platform while leading and collaborating with in-house and external development teams. Your role will blend hands-on development with technical oversight, ensuring our technology is robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Platform Development: Work on associated website projects, contributing to development and performance optimization while enabling productivity comparisons with external teams.
2. Technical Oversight: Coordinate and guide external development teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and alignment with internal standards.
3. Strategic Leadership: Set the technical direction and establish best practices for system design, infrastructure, and project execution.
4. Project Management: Manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met while collaborating across teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
5. AWS Infrastructure: Oversee infrastructure needs, leveraging AWS to design scalable and efficient systems.
6. System Design: Develop and maintain robust architecture, ensuring the platform can handle future growth and innovation.
7. Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Business Development teams to ensure technical decisions align with business objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in software development with demonstrated leadership experience.
• PHP Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of PHP, with experience in Laravel.
• AWS Expertise: Strong knowledge of AWS, infrastructure, and system design principles.
• Project Management: Proven experience managing complex projects and working across multiple teams.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to set the direction for technical specifications and long-term development strategies.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with in-house and external teams.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• 401K with company match
• Quarterly company bonuses
• Paid time off (15 days to start, increasing to 20 after two years)
• Work-from-home budget
• Company retreats

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 a year

This is a remote-friendly position, but candidates must be based in the United States. Occasional travel may be required for company events or team collaboration.

Join Us!

Ready to lead the technical charge at a company revolutionizing the travel industry? Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of travel with Project Expedition!

Additional Benefits:

• Bi-annual Company Sales Bonus: From H2 2025, you will be enrolled in our company bonus scheme. The bonus is $3K per year if we hit targets (and you would be eligible for up to $1,500 (50%) - this can be higher or lower depending on if we hit targets).
• PTO: 15 days for your first 2 years, then 20 days.
• Paid Sick Leave: 4 days per year.
• Healthcare: You can review and opt into a plan effective the month after your start date. The company contribution is $7,564 annually (100% of the cheapest plan available).
• 401K: You may enroll in the company 401K scheme. The company will match 25% of your contributions up to a maximum of $2,500 per year.
• Hardware: You will need to use your own laptop, but we will provide an additional monitor, keyboard, and mouse at hire. Starting Jan 1st, 2026, you will have $500 annual work-from-home credits.
• Training Budget: Up to $250 annually for training.
• Project Expedition Credits: $750 worth of booking credits per year starting Jan 1st, 2025.
• Team Meetups: After 4 months, you will be invited to annual company trips (first trip Q4 2025).