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Full-Stack Developer

Summary

Build and maintain full-stack web apps using PHP/Laravel on the backend and JavaScript/Svelte/React on the frontend, optimizing performance and collaborating with product and design teams.

This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.

Our client is a technology-driven organization focused on building reliable, scalable, and user-friendly web applications that support business growth and exceptional user experiences. They operate in a collaborative environment where engineering, product, and design teams work closely together to transform ideas into impactful solutions. As they continue to expand their platform capabilities, they are seeking a Full Stack Developer who can take ownership of features across the full stack while contributing to technical excellence, performance optimization, and long-term scalability.

Role Overview

The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing reliable, user-friendly web applications across the full stack, with a strong emphasis on backend development. The Full Stack Developer will work closely with designers and product teams to transform ideas into real features while leveraging modern tools to improve workflows, code quality, and execution efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, can independently manage projects, and consistently delivers clean, scalable, and maintainable code.

Location

Fully Remote | 9 AM - 5PM EST

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

  • Build, maintain, and improve backend services using PHP and Laravel.

  • Design and optimize MySQL/MariaDB databases, including writing efficient SQL queries.

  • Develop backend features following MVC best practices, RESTful patterns, and scalable architecture principles.

  • Work within Linux environments, including server commands, shell scripts, cron jobs, and deployment tasks.

Frontend Development

  • Build responsive user interfaces using JavaScript, Svelte, React, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.

  • Convert Figma designs into clean and functional user interfaces.

  • Enhance interactivity and maintain legacy frontend components when required.

Code Quality & Collaboration

  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the full stack.

  • Participate in code reviews using Git and GitHub.

  • Support version control best practices and collaborative development workflows.

  • Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize performance issues across frontend and backend systems.

  • Monitor and improve application performance to ensure smooth user experiences.

Qualifications Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in full-stack development or web development.

  • Strong proficiency with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL, and Linux servers.

  • Experience building and maintaining backend services using Laravel.

  • Experience designing and optimizing MySQL/MariaDB databases and SQL queries.

  • Experience working with REST APIs and MVC architecture.

  • Experience using Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development.

  • Experience building responsive user interfaces from Figma design files.

  • Experience debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing application performance.

  • Experience working within Linux environments, including server administration and deployment-related tasks.

  • Experience with Svelte and jQuery is preferred.

  • Experience with AWS, including services such as EC2, RDS, and S3, is a plus.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines or automated testing is a plus.

Qualifications Skills

  • Strong understanding of scalable architecture principles and backend development best practices.

  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

  • Strong performance optimization and troubleshooting capabilities.

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

  • Ability to manage projects and features independently from development through deployment.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with product, design, and engineering stakeholders.

  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage features end-to-end.

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.

  • Passion for continuous learning, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.

  • Strong awareness of UI/UX principles and user experience considerations.

What Success Looks Like

  • High-quality backend features are delivered efficiently, securely, and at scale.

  • Product features are successfully launched through effective collaboration with designers and product teams.

  • Clean, maintainable, and well-reviewed code is consistently delivered.

  • Applications demonstrate strong performance through optimized queries, fast page loads, and stable infrastructure.

  • Modern tools and workflows are leveraged to improve development efficiency and output quality.

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a high-impact engineering team where your contributions directly influence product development and user experience. The Full Stack Developer will have ownership of meaningful components across the technology stack while working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, significant technical ownership, and the opportunity to contribute to engineering best practices while helping shape the future direction of the platform.

Application Process:

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

  • Fill in the application form

  • Record a video showcasing your skill sets

What this application asks

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Full Name:, Email:, Resume:, What country will you be working from?

  • Phone Number:
  • How many years of experience do you have in full-stack or web development? choose one
  • How would you rate your proficiency building and maintaining backend services using PHP and Laravel? choose one
  • Which of the following backend development responsibilities have you directly performed? choose any
  • Which of the following frontend and development responsibilities have you directly performed? choose any
  • Have you worked with Linux environments, including server commands, shell scripts, cron jobs, or deployment-related tasks? yes / no
  • Have you built responsive user interfaces from Figma designs or similar design files? yes / no
  • Describe a backend project where you built or maintained services using PHP and Laravel. What was your role, and what challenges did you solve? written answer
  • Tell us about a database optimization project you worked on. What performance issues were identified, and what improvements did you implement? written answer
  • Describe your experience working with REST APIs, MVC architecture, and version control workflows. How were these technologies used within your development process? written answer
  • This role requires balancing backend development, frontend support, performance optimization, and collaboration with product and design teams. Describe a project where you owned a feature from development through deployment and explain the outcome. written answer
  • How do you use AI in your work? written answer
  • What's your expected monthly compensation in USD for a 40h/week (full-time) role?
  • What's your expected monthly compensation in USD for a 20h/week (part-time) role? optional
  • Are you available to work 9 AM - 5 PM EST? yes / no
  • Work Management & Collaboration Tools choose any
  • CRM Tools choose any
  • Design, Marketing & Content Tools choose any
  • Programming Languages & Tools choose any
  • Did you submit your video using the same email you are entering in this application form? yes / no
  • Which of these industries do you have professional experience in? choose any
  • What is your level of English proficiency? choose one
  • Do you have any friends, family members, or personal connections currently working at Scale Army or involved in any of our projects? yes / no
  • Were you referred by a current Scale Army contractor? If yes, please add their full name. written answer · optional
  • I’d like to stay in touch! Please send me job opportunities, updates, and relevant news from Scale Army Careers. I can unsubscribe anytime. choose any
  • Are you comfortable with us using your video for marketing purposes (ex: social, web, email, etc.) to help more hiring managers see your application? yes / no