Lead Web Application Developer

Kirschbaum Development Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote setup

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Year-end bonus

Company-provided computer

Books and conference budget

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Kirschbaum Development Group is seeking a remote Lead Developer to guide a small, senior engineering team through diverse projects—from SaaS and ecommerce to APIs and backend tooling. You’ll partner with clients, set technical direction, and own delivery quality while prioritizing stability and long-term growth.

The role requires 5+ years PHP, 4+ years JavaScript with Vue.js or React, Laravel experience, strong architecture skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PHP and 4+ years of JavaScript with Vue.js or React.
• 4+ years of Laravel and 4+ years of application design and architecture.
• Advanced HTML and CSS skills with strong database design knowledge.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and strong team workflows.
• Excellent communication and writing skills; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep the team focused on objectives and help resolve blockers, conflicts, and unclear work
• Architect and plan applications and features across the full project lifecycle, applying strong judgement at each stage
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Take accountability for project quality, organization, and stability, including breaking large tickets into manageable pieces and clarifying ambiguous ones
• Hold the bar on UI, UX, design cleanliness, and design balance, and take action when standards slip
• Run project meetings when a delivery manager or scrum master is not present, review code carefully, and keep the production deployment path unblocked

Skills

Lead developer

Team leadership

PHP

JavaScript

Vue.js

React

Laravel

HTML/CSS

Agile

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laravel

Vue.js

React

Job description

Role overview

This is a remote Lead Developer role at a developer-led software engineering firm that works on a wide range of projects, from SaaS products and ecommerce platforms to APIs and backend tooling for clients that range from small startups to large global companies. The team operates as a small group of senior crafters who value stability, honesty, relationships over process, and long-term professional growth. The position is full-time and requires availability during Eastern Standard Time business hours.

Responsibilities

• Keep the team focused on objectives and help resolve blockers, conflicts, and unclear work
• Architect and plan applications and features across the full project lifecycle, applying strong judgement at each stage
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Take accountability for project quality, organization, and stability, including breaking large tickets into manageable pieces and clarifying ambiguous ones
• Hold the bar on UI, UX, design cleanliness, and design balance, and take action when standards slip
• Run project meetings when a delivery manager or scrum master is not present, review code carefully, and keep the production deployment path unblocked

Requirements

• Prior experience in a lead developer or team lead role
• 5+ years of PHP and 4+ years of JavaScript, with experience in a modern framework such as Vue.js or React
• 4+ years of Laravel and 4+ years of application design and architecture
• Advanced HTML and CSS skills and strong knowledge of database architecture and design
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and a track record of successful development and team workflows
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and writing skills, with a detail-oriented commitment to quality work
• Must be available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time; a bachelor's degree and prior client-facing experience are preferred

Nice to have

• Open-source contributions and a demonstrated interest in the Laravel ecosystem
• Experience mentoring other developers and shaping engineering culture

Benefits and work setup

• Work from anywhere with a fully remote setup
• Competitive salary, paid vacation, paid holidays, and year-end bonus
• Company-provided computer and a budget for books and conferences
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match and profit share, plus paid open-source time and parental leave