Lead Software Developer/Team Lead (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services seeks a Lead Software Developer/Team Lead for a remote opportunity. The role involves leading the migration of legacy applications to modern frameworks like Laravel while mentoring the development team. Applicants should possess extensive experience in PHP, Laravel, and modern Javascript frameworks. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

PTO and Federal Holidays

Corporate-provided Laptop

Professional Training and Development

Fully Remote Position

Qualifications

• 8+ years professional experience in full-stack PHP development.
• Deep expertise in Laravel and transitioning from CodeIgniter.
• Experience in building and maintaining large-scale web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction and architecture of Laravel applications.
• Mentor team members and ensure code quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and manage deliverables.

Skills

Full-stack PHP development

Laravel

JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js)

RESTful APIs

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Unix/Linux command-line

Job description

Lead Software Developer/Team Lead (Remote Opportunity)

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VetsEZ is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Developer to serve as the Technical Lead for a critical modernization initiative. This role will lead the transition of a legacy PHP application from CodeIgniter to Laravel, setting the architectural direction, mentoring other developers, and driving the successful delivery of a cloud-based web solution. The ideal candidate brings deep Laravel experience, full-stack capability, and a passion for solving complex problems with clean, scalable code.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Technical Lead for the team, guiding design, development, and deployment of modern Laravel-based applications.
• Architect and lead the migration of legacy CodeIgniter applications to Laravel, ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Mentor team members and foster knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Write clean, secure, and efficient code, with a strong emphasis on documentation and testing.
• Review and approve code written by peers to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives via Microsoft Teams.
• Track time and deliverables accurately using internal tools and project tracking systems.
• Remain up to date with security best practices and modern development approaches.
• Demonstrate a self-directed approach to solving problems, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Promote a user-first mindset and empathetic software design.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack PHP development, with deep expertise in Laravel.
• Proven experience transitioning applications from legacy frameworks (CodeIgniter) to Laravel.
• Excellent proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, and preprocessors like SASS/LESS.
• Proficiency with Git for version control and Unix/Linux command-line environments.
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Strong attention to detail and user-centric thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and deployment pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database fundamentals.
• Experience building and maintaining large-scale, secure, and performant web applications.
• Prior experience working in healthcare or government contracting environments.
• Passion for developing polished and intuitive user interfaces.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• PTO and Federal Holidays
• Corporate-provided Laptop
• Professional Training and Development Opportunities
• Fully Remote Position
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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