Working hours: min. 4 hours overlap with ET required

Summary

We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Developer to help build and evolve our next-generation website builder and CMS platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning complex systems, writing production-level code, and shaping technical direction in collaboration with Product and TPM partners. This is a 60/40 hands-on leadership role, combining active development with technical leadership, architecture decisions, and team guidance.

Responsibilities

Lead development of core platform features across backend and frontend systems Design, implement, and maintain scalable platform functionality Write high-quality production code using Laravel, PostgreSQL, and Angular/TypeScript Own database design, performance, and data integrity in a multi-tenant SaaS environment Collaborate closely with Product, TPM, and Design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions Debug and resolve complex cross-system issues involving editor state, persistence, and rendering Establish and maintain coding standards, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices Conduct code reviews and mentor developers to ensure clean, maintainable code Lead and coordinate work across backend and frontend engineers Contribute to architectural and infrastructure decisions Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Requirements

Strong backend development experience (PHP/Laravel preferred) Deep understanding of database design and performance optimization (PostgreSQL preferred) Experience building or maintaining multi-tenant SaaS platforms Comfortable working across the full stack Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Experience leading technical initiatives or guiding other engineers Core Technology Stack Infrastructure Kubernetes Docker Nginx PHP-FPM S3-compatible object storage Backend PHP Laravel PostgreSQL Frontend / Editor Angular TypeScript Rendering HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript