Senior Software Engineer — AI-First Laravel, Hybrid

PayHOA, LLC; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company contribution

Flexible PTO

Job summary

PayHOA, a Lexington-based software company, is hiring a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to lead complex features end to end on our Laravel platform. You’ll design, write, review, and ship code weekly in a hybrid setup with in-person team days in Lexington, KY.

You’ll work with Claude Code and AI features, build reliable software, and collaborate with product teams to deliver impact while maintaining quality and security. Strong ownership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building production software with PHP and Laravel
• Strong SQL and relational data modeling
• Experience shipping a production SaaS product
• Clear written communication and ownership mindset
• Within a reasonable drive of the Lexington office for in-person days

Responsibilities

• Lead complex features end to end from design through release
• Design and ship AI-powered features with reliability and cost control
• Ensure code quality with tests and performance considerations
• Collaborate with Product to drive dependable improvements for customers
• Mentor teammates and help shape engineering standards

Skills

PHP

Laravel

SQL

Production SaaS

Ownership mindset

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

Codex

MCP servers

Custom skills

Job description

PayHOA, a Lexington-based software company, is hiring a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to lead complex features end to end on our Laravel platform. You’ll design, write, review, and ship code weekly in a hybrid setup with in-person team days in Lexington, KY.

You’ll work with Claude Code and AI features, build reliable software, and collaborate with product teams to deliver impact while maintaining quality and security. Strong ownership and communication are essential for success.