Full Stack Web Developer

About the Role

Lifted Logic is a digital agency in Overland Park, KS. Our development team builds more than marketing websites — we build custom web applications, client portals, dashboards, API integrations, and complex back‑end systems that power real business operations.

We’re looking for a developer who thinks before they code. Someone who can take a vague business problem, ask the right questions, architect a solution, and build it — not someone who needs a spec handed to them line by line. You’ll work across the full stack with a heavy lean toward back‑end (~60% back‑end, ~40% front‑end), building and maintaining applications in Laravel and Word Press.

This role complements a team primarily focused on front‑end development and Word Press theming by adding advanced back‑end expertise, systems thinking, and problem‑solving capability. You’ll be the person the team turns to when something is complex, unclear, or broken.

• Custom web applications — client portals, admin dashboards, data‑driven tools
• API integrations connecting third‑party services to websites and applications
• Custom Word Press plugins that extend functionality beyond off‑the‑shelf solutions
• Complex Laravel applications with database architecture, authentication, and business logic
• SQL queries and database structures that are optimized, maintainable, and well‑documented
• Staging and production deployment pipelines

• Architect and build back‑end solutions for client projects — from scoping through deployment
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in existing codebases (Word Press and Laravel)
• Extend and modify existing plugins, themes, and application frameworks
• Collaborate with front‑end developers, project managers, and designers to define technical requirements and timelines
• Mentor junior developers on back‑end patterns, integration strategies, and problem‑solving approaches
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with a focus on back‑end complexity
• Write and maintain technical documentation
• Experience building polished, responsive marketing websites in Word Press

• 3+ years of professional web development experience with demonstrated expertise in Laravel and Word Press
• Strong PHP proficiency — you write clean, well‑structured back‑end code, not just functional code
• Proven experience building API integrations (RESTful services, third‑party APIs, webhooks)
• Strong SQL and database management skills (MySQL) — you can design schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performance
• Experience building custom Word Press plugins (not just theme customization)
• Proficient with Git, including branching strategies for team‑based production workflows
• Comfortable on the front‑end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) — you can build and modify UI components, even if it’s not your primary focus
• Familiarity with JavaScript libraries (Vue, jQuery, or similar)
• Experience with server management, deployment processes, and environment configuration
• Strong problem‑solving skills — you can take an ambiguous requirement and turn it into a working technical approach
• Excellent communication skills — you can explain what you’re building and why to non‑technical teammates
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent self‑taught/bootcamp experience
• Preferred
  • Experience building client‑facing portals or dashboards
  • Familiarity with headless CMS architectures or decoupled front‑ends
  • Experience with caching strategies, queue systems, or background job processing in Laravel
  • Comfort with Dev Ops basics (CI/CD, Docker, server provisioning)

Please note: Lifted Logic operates on a hybrid work schedule and all employees are required to be in office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)