Full Stack Developer

Spear Education - Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Scottsdale, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Spear Education is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic team. This role involves both front-end and back-end programming, focusing on building, optimizing, and scaling applications to enhance user experience. The developer will work closely with cross-functional teams, primarily using PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, GraphQL, and REST APIs to deliver high-quality features.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Engineering team to design and build new features for applications.
• Implement GraphQL and REST APIs for robust data integration and client-server communication.
• Translate project requirements into efficient and reliable code with designers and product managers.
• Perform regular code reviews for peers.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance to meet targets.
• Assist the development team with 3rd level support duties on a voluntary or rotational basis.
• Write documentation including project architecture and technical artifacts as needed.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies, contributing innovative ideas.
• Attend Agile ceremonies including daily standups and sprint reviews.
• Promote creativity, collaboration, and growth in the workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years experience with PHP, JavaScript, or other object-oriented languages (C#, Python, Objective-C, etc.).
• 3+ years developing user interfaces using modern web frameworks such as Vue.js, AngularJS, or React.
• Strong database skills with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and familiarity with MongoDB or Amazon Redshift.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS/SASS, and programming frameworks like Laravel.
• Understanding of web services technologies such as HTTP and REST.
• Familiarity with Test Driven Development (TDD) and frameworks.
• Exposure to Amazon Web Services (EC2, S3/CloudFront, RDS, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or other containerization tools.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and command line skills.
• Understanding of UI/UX best practices and accessibility compliance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Mental Health Day
• Volunteer time off