About the position
Join our rapidly expanding startup in revolutionizing software for trade and technical schools. As a Senior Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel), you will play a pivotal role in building and enhancing our all-in-one education management platform (encompassing enrollment, payment processing, and student information systems). We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who sets ambitious goals and consistently delivers results on tight timelines. You should be comfortable working full-stack or in a backend-focused capacity, developing robust Laravel-based solutions and integrating modern frontend components (we use Laravel Livewire for interactive UIs). In our fast-paced environment, excellent communication and a self-driven attitude are crucial. You’ll be joining a talented, mission-driven team that values collaboration and bold innovation. If you are passionate about our mission to create the “operating system” for trade schools and eager to have a massive impact, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Build and enhance core platforms: Design, develop, and improve features across Lumion’s SaaS platform for schools and students, aligning solutions with our mission and product goals.
- Innovate and scale: Work on new projects that broaden Lumion’s impact – from streamlining student enrollment to optimizing tuition payment workflows – while ensuring the platform scales securely and efficiently.
- Improve performance and reliability: Continuously refactor and optimize existing code for speed and scalability. Diagnose and resolve software issues and bottlenecks across the stack, including third-party integration issues.
- Code quality and testing: Write clean, maintainable code with an emphasis on quality. Create automated tests (we use Pest for a modern PHP testing experience) to ensure reliability and regression prevention.
- Collaborate and iterate: Work closely with cross-functional team members (product, design, customer success) to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and mentor others as needed.
Requirements
- Mastery of Laravel (version 10+): Deep understanding of the Laravel framework (including its newest features and best practices) for building large-scale applications.
- Proficiency in PHP 8: Strong command of modern PHP (8.x) and object-oriented programming principles, including familiarity with PHP 8 features and typing.
- RESTful API development: Solid experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs to integrate services and third-party systems.
- Front-end familiarity: Comfort with modern front-end frameworks or tools (e.g. Livewire, Vue.js, React, or Alpine.js) and the ability to integrate front-end components with Laravel backends.
- Version control: Expertise in Git and collaborative workflows (pull requests, code reviews, branching strategies).
- Testing & quality: Experience writing automated tests (using PHPUnit and/or Pest).
- Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience developing user-facing web applications (preferably as a full-stack or backend engineer). A history of building and shipping features in a SaaS or startup environment is ideal.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 USD, depending on experience
- Eligible for a quarterly, performance‑based cash bonus tied to company revenue goals
- Stock option plan participation in a fast‑growing, venture‑backed startup
- Health‑insurance reimbursement for medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) plan with company contribution options
- Monthly stipend (up to $200) for cell phone and home internet expenses
- $100 monthly wellness allowance to invest in your health and well‑being
- Unlimited paid time off with a culture that encourages taking the time you need to recharge
