Full Stack Laravel Software Engineer

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.

● 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.