PHP Job: Remote Full-Stack Laravel Web Developer (Chicago - May work remotely)
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Title: Remote Full-Stack Laravel Web Developer
| Summary: | We're seeking an experienced full-stack developer to take over and continue building on our existing Laravel-based system. This is a remote job position. We prefer developers that can work at Central Time hours. |
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| Post date: | 2025-11-11 |
| Company: | Kidlist |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| May telecommute: | Yes (May work remotely) |
| Description: | Location: Remote (Central Time preferable) Type: Contract-to-Hire or Ongoing Freelance About the Project We're building a subscription-based web app that helps parents and grandparents easily discover and plan kid-friendly activities. The platform is an extension of Kidlist, a trusted resource for local families in Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs, and this new system will offer curated suggestions, followed by a personalized chatbot conversation to refine results. Position Overview You'll be responsible for writing, implementing, and testing code across the stack to develop new features and improve functionality. This is a hands-on development role for someone who is organized, collaborative, and enthusiastic about building a product that makes a difference for families. Tech Stack You Must Know Well - Framework & Language: Laravel 12 (PHP 8.3) - Admin Tools: FilamentPHP 3.2 - Frontend: Livewire 3.4 via Filament - Database: MySQL - Queue Management: Laravel Horizon + Redis Integrations: - Google Places API - Open Weather API - Sentry (error tracking) - Mailgun (transactional email delivery) - Deployment & Version Control: Laravel Forge + GitHub What You'll Do - Develop and implement new features within an existing Laravel application - Build a calendar system - Maintain and optimize backend processes, APIs, and database structures - Use FilamentPHP and Livewire to enhance admin functionality and UI components - Debug issues and monitor performance via Sentry and Laravel Horizon - Collaborate with the project owner and participate in weekly check-in meetings - Clearly communicate technical decisions and provide timely updates - Build with the user in mind—parents and grandparents looking for reliable, curated family plans What We're Looking For - 5+ years of full-stack Laravel development experience - Proven experience with FilamentPHP and Livewire - Strong understanding of MySQL, Redis, and Laravel queue systems - Excellent communication skills and fluency in English - Comfortable working in Central Time - Ability to hit the ground running without rebuilding the current Laravel system - Highly organized and detail-oriented - Experience with chatbot integrations or conversational UIs - Passionate about user experience and mission-driven development Nice to Have - Background working with subscription-based platforms - Familiarity with accessibility and family-centered design best practices |
