About the position
MDG is a national, full-service marketing solutions partner with deep specialization in multi-location businesses. We have extensive experience in helping businesses develop winning growth strategies that harness the power of scale and drive marketing and operational efficiency. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full-Stack Software Engineer with a passion for the Laravel ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Digital Operations, you will be a key player in shaping MDG's technological future. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, are driven by innovation, and enjoy tackling complex challenges with elegant solutions, we want you on our team. At MDG, we are revolutionizing the multi-location marketing landscape with our proprietary Laravel-based digital product. You'll contribute to building high-availability, scalable, and performant solutions that empower multi-location organizations to effectively reach and engage their target audiences. Your work will directly impact the success of our clients and shape the future of multi-location marketing.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality, performant web applications using PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, and associated technologies, infusing creativity and a passion for exploring new approaches to deliver exceptional user experiences.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Managers and Designers, to define, design, and implement innovative features and enhancements that exceed client expectations and drive business results.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications through thorough testing, bug fixing, and optimization, constantly seeking ways to improve the user experience and deliver value to our clients.
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-documented code, actively participate in code reviews, and adhere to software engineering best practices, setting an example for the team and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Stay ahead of the curve by continuously learning and exploring emerging technologies and trends in web development, actively contributing to MDG's innovation roadmap and maintaining our competitive edge.
- Take ownership of projects from concept to completion, demonstrating a proactive and solution-oriented mindset to overcome challenges and deliver exceptional results.
- Inspire other team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team.
Requirements
- Possesses a minimum of ten years of experience in full-stack software development, including at least five years of hands-on expertise with Laravel.
- Exceptional talent and extensive experience as a Full-Stack Engineer, showcasing a deep understanding of PHP 8+, Laravel, Vue.js 3.x, TailwindCSS, CSS3, and MySQL/MariaDB.
- Proven track record in building and maintaining large-scale, enterprise-level web applications and platforms.
- Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, challenging the status quo and creatively engineering solutions using unconventional and innovative approaches.
- Thrives in an autonomous environment, capable of independently driving large-scale projects from inception to completion.
- Demonstrates strong initiative in identifying and addressing knowledge gaps, excels at time management and pacing, and thrives in fast-paced environments with limited information.
- Maintains a highly collaborative and engaging approach to teamwork.
- Proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies.
- Familiarity with AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, and RDS) and DigitalOcean, as well as experience with deployment pipelines, Laravel Forge, and basic DevOps practices.
- Strong SQL database management skills and experience in optimizing database performance.
- Adherence to best practices in version control (Git), CI/CD automation, and code quality.
- Proficiency with Composer, npm, and other package management tools, as well as experience integrating external APIs.
Benefits
- Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision plans along with several voluntary benefit extras.
- Generous PTO in addition to all major holidays.
- Option to enroll in a comprehensive 401K plan with employer matching.
