Full Stack Software Engineer (Vue/Laravel) – Remote/ 1 hour ago
Quick Summary
Full Stack Software Engineer (Remote)
Location: Remote (US-based)
Reports to: CTO, SportsRecruits
About SportsRecruits
SportsRecruits is the leading sports recruiting network, connecting athletes, clubs, events, and college coaches throughout the recruiting process. Our network and tools are trusted by prominent sports organizations including the IWLCA, IMLCA, NFHCA, and Junior Volleyball Association. Annually, millions of connections are facilitated on our platform, leading to commitments at top academic and athletic institutions.
SportsRecruits is proudly part of IMG Academy, the world's premier sports education brand. IMG Academy offers a holistic education model designed to empower student-athletes for future success, preparing them for both college and life. We provide diverse growth opportunities through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, located at a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via IMG Academy+, focusing on personal development through sport and performance.
- Online college recruiting, delivered through NCSA and SportsRecruits, offering unparalleled college recruiting education and services to student-athletes, their families, club coaches, and event operators. This is also the premier service for college coaches.
SportsRecruits is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion within our team. We strive for continuous improvement, much like the student-athletes we support. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, believing that a more inclusive team enhances our ability to serve all student-athletes, their families, and coaches in pursuing their dreams.
About the Team
Join our product development team, comprised of intelligent, happy, and hardworking engineers, designers, and product managers distributed across the United States. We are actively scaling our network and developing innovative tools to empower student-athletes, college coaches, and event operators. Our solutions leverage cutting-edge technologies, including mobile and web applications, computer vision, and Large Language Models (LLMs). Your contributions in input, code, and problem-solving will directly impact the company's growth and scalability.
Our modern technology stack includes:
- Laravel + PHP8 backend APIs
- Vue.js (v2 and v3) + Inertia.js + Tailwind frontend development
- React Native for mobile applications
- Python for internal tools and ML/LLM-based features
- Infrastructure as code with Terraform, AWS Fargate, and a Jenkins-based CI/CD pipeline
We prioritize performance, security, and maintainability, and are passionate about solving real-world problems that positively impact student-athletes, coaches, and partners.
About the Position
What You’ll Do
As a mid-level Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will play a critical role throughout the entire software development lifecycle:
- Implement and optimize new features across both web and mobile platforms.
- Contribute to our Vue.js frontend (Inertia.js) and Laravel-based API.
- Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver intuitive, high-impact user experiences.
You will contribute to solving complex engineering challenges that enhance our platform's ability to connect thousands of student-athletes with college programs. Recent innovative projects include:
- In-browser video clipping and editing functionalities with computer vision-driven isolation effects.
- Development of a React Native-based hybrid iOS/Android application.
- Creation of tools for partner events to import athlete rosters, featuring built-in column mapping, de-duplication, and validation rules for automatic merging of duplicate user data.
About You
Must-Haves:
- 2-3 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Expertise in at least one modern programming language (e.g., PHP, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript).
- Experience with at least one PHP MVC framework (Laravel or Symfony).
- Strong frontend development experience with Vue, React, or similar frameworks.
- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Comfortable writing and maintaining automated tests (unit, integration, E2E).
- Passion for clean code, robust system design, and scalable architecture.
- Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a collaborative mindset.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Direct experience with Laravel, Vue, or TailwindCSS.
- Experience working with 3rd-party APIs and asynchronous job queues (e.g., SQS, Redis).
- Knowledge of AI tooling, LLM integration, or computer vision technologies.
- Exposure to agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, XP).
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Work: Help shape a platform that profoundly impacts the futures of thousands of student-athletes.
- Modern Stack: Work with cutting-edge technologies including Laravel, Vue, React Native, Python, and AWS, supported by excellent tooling and infrastructure.
- Growth-Oriented Culture: We foster a culture that prioritizes continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement.
- Remote Flexibility: Join a distributed team that thrives on asynchronous workflows and clear communication practices.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 per year.
- Remote-first team culture.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Unlimited vacation policy.