Quick Summary
Freelance Full-Stack Developer (Next.js, PHP Laravel, Craft CMS)
We are seeking an experienced developer passionate about building robust, scalable, and efficient systems. This role requires comfort across the full stack, deep expertise in PHP (preferably Laravel), and proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks like Next.js and React for creating exceptional user experiences.
Expertise in Craft CMS, WordPress, and other CMS platforms is essential, along with a solid understanding of building seamless APIs for modern front-ends like Next.js.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of high-performance, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using Next.js and React.
- Architect and implement seamless data consumption from headless CMS APIs, focusing strongly on Craft CMS, WordPress with Twig, and GraphQL.
- Architect, develop, and maintain complex web applications with a strong emphasis on PHP back-end architecture and APIs.
- Integrate and work extensively with headless CMS platforms, focusing on Craft CMS, WordPress, and others.
- Develop and maintain efficient APIs for front-end consumption, particularly for applications built with Next.js.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps practices.
- Optimize back-end performance and ensure data security.
- Collaborate with other developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
- Strong understanding of modern front-end frameworks, especially Next.js.
- Deep expertise in PHP, with a preference for Laravel.
- Significant hands-on experience with Craft CMS and WordPress.
- Deep understanding of AWS services (e.g., EC2, Cloudfront, RDS, Lambda).
- GraphQL experience is a must.
- Proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and headless CMS’s.
- Experience with server setup and configuration.
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools.
- Proficiency in version control systems (Git).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent proactive communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience with data migration and testing frameworks.
Bonus Points
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Pulumi, SST, Terraform, CloudFormation).
- A security-first mindset in development practices.
- Experience with Shopify, WooCommerce, and Statamic CMS platforms.
Salary & Employment
This is a Freelancer/Contractor role. The target pay range for this role is $4000 - $5000 USD per month.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Metajive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.