Full Stack Web Developer

Position SummaryLifted Logic is a digital agency in Overland Park, KS. Our development team builds more than marketing websites — we build custom web applications, client portals, dashboards, API integrations, and complex back-end systems that power real business operations.We're looking for a developer who thinks before they code. Someone who can take a vague business problem, ask the right questions, architect a solution, and build it. You'll work across the full stack with a heavy lean toward back-end (~60% back-end, ~40% front-end), building and maintaining applications in Laravel and WordPress.This role complements a team primarily focused on front-end development and WordPress theming by adding advanced back-end expertise, systems thinking, and problem-solving capability.What You'll BuildCustom web applications — client portals, admin dashboards, data-driven toolsAPI integrations connecting third-party services to websites and applicationsCustom WordPress plugins that extend functionality beyond off-the-shelf solutionsComplex Laravel applications with database architecture, authentication, and business logicSQL queries and database structures that are optimized, maintainable, and well-documentedStaging and production deployment pipelinesWhat You'll Do Day-to-DayArchitect and build back-end solutions for client projects — from scoping through deploymentTroubleshoot and debug complex issues in existing codebases (WordPress and Laravel)Extend and modify existing plugins, themes, and application frameworksCollaborate with front-end developers, project managers, and designers to define technical requirements and timelinesMentor junior developers on back-end patterns, integration strategies, and problem-solving approachesManage multiple concurrent projects with a focus on back-end complexityWrite and maintain technical documentationRequirements3+ years of professional web development experience with demonstrated expertise in Laravel and WordPressStrong PHP proficiency — clean, well-structured back-end codeProven experience building API integrations (RESTful services, third-party APIs, webhooks)Strong SQL and database management skills (MySQL) — schema design, complex queries, and performance optimizationExperience building custom WordPress pluginsProficient with Git, including branching strategies for team-based production workflowsComfortable on the front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Familiarity with JavaScript libraries (Vue, jQuery, or similar)Experience with server management, deployment processes, and environment configurationStrong problem-solving skills — you can take an ambiguous requirement and turn it into a working technical approachExcellent communication skillsBachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent self-taught/bootcamp experienceBonus PointsExperience building client-facing portals or dashboardsFamiliarity with headless CMS architectures or decoupled front-endsExperience with caching strategies, queue systems, or background job processing in LaravelComfort with DevOps basics (CI/CD, Docker, server provisioning)Hybrid ScheduleIn-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.