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Staff Software Engineer (Fullstack - React/Laravel)

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Lead the design and development of complex, full-stack applications. Work directly with clients to translate their needs into technical solutions and ensure high code quality.
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Black Airplane is not just a digital agency; we are the strategic technology partner that businesses trust to build their most critical systems. We create the custom ERPs, complex automation platforms, and integrated consumer applications that become the operational core of our clients' success.

We are looking for a world-class engineer who thinks like an architect. This isn't a role for someone who just closes tickets. This is for the engineer who thrives on complexity, sees the big picture, and gets satisfaction from building robust, scalable systems that solve fundamental business challenges. You will be the technical authority, the trusted advisor, and the engineering cornerstone for projects that truly matter.

Who We're Looking For
  • You are a pragmatic architect and consultant. You're a systems thinker whose experience is a superpower. You hear a business need and instantly map it to proven patterns and technologies. You confidently provide reliable estimates because you've built complex things before.
  • You are a master of the full stack. You have an expert-level command of PHP/Laravel and are also skilled in Frontend technologies. You're a tenacious debugger who writes clean, high-quality, and well-tested code as a matter of professional pride.
  • You are a solutions-first innovator. You have a positive, can-do attitude, focusing on how to solve a challenge, not why it's difficult. You actively use AI coding assistants (Copilot, Cursor, etc.) as a force multiplier to execute your architectural vision with greater speed and efficiency.
  • You thrive on autonomy and trust. In our remote environment, your integrity is paramount. You treat client resources with care and demonstrate your progress through consistent, high-quality work and proactive communication.
Requirements
  • Architect & Build: Lead the technical design and development of complex, full-stack applications that form the backbone of our clients' operations.
  • Partner & Advise: Work directly with stakeholders to understand their business inside and out. Ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and translate their needs into elegant technical solutions.
  • Own Your Work, End-to-End: Champion a culture of quality by writing clean code, implementing thorough tests, and using linters and other guardrails. When you say a feature is done, it’s because you've personally ensured it meets a high standard of excellence.
  • Leverage AI-powered coding assistants: Accelerate feature delivery, enforce best practices, and maintain high code quality.
  • Foster Trust & Integrity: Operate with a high degree of autonomy and character in a fully remote environment. You will manage your time effectively and treat client dollars as if they were your own, demonstrating your progress through consistent, high-quality work and clear communication.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 8+ years of professional experience building and launching complex, data-driven web applications.
  • Expert-level proficiency in PHP and the Laravel framework.
  • Strong professional experience with TypeScript and React.
  • Daily, practical experience using AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) within your development workflow.
  • Demonstrated experience in a client-facing or consulting role where you were responsible for gathering requirements and providing technical strategy.
  • Exceptional communication skills; you can articulate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders with ease.

This is a full-time, remote position (US only).

Black Airplane is a fully remote friendly environment. Work location is flexible if approved by Black Airplane, except that the position may not be performed remotely from AK, CA, HI, MA, NY, OR, PA, WA, or outside of the United States.

Top Skills

Ai Coding Assistants
Laravel
PHP
React
Typescript

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