Senior Craft CMS / PHP CMS Developer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Craft CMS / PHP CMS Developer in the United States.

In this role, you will lead backend development projects for diverse web applications, focusing on Craft CMS and other PHP-based platforms. You will work on custom plugins, API integrations, and advanced application features while collaborating closely with front-end developers, project managers, and clients. Your work will shape the architecture of high-functioning applications, optimize performance, and ensure code quality across multiple projects simultaneously. The position offers the opportunity to explore the latest technologies, mentor junior developers, and contribute to an innovative, remote-friendly agency environment where creativity and technical excellence are highly valued.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain applications, websites, and features using Craft CMS, Laravel, and other PHP platforms.
• Write custom CMS plugins and integrate external APIs and services.
• Contribute to architecture planning and provide guidance to junior developers.
• Optimize databases, queries, and overall system performance; implement logging and monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams to structure builds efficiently and effectively.
• Document your work clearly to ensure knowledge transfer and maintain high-quality standards.
• Stay current with emerging development technologies and recommend their application to projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional development experience, preferably in PHP and web application architecture.
• Proven experience with Craft CMS or other PHP-based CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, ExpressionEngine).
• Experience with MVC frameworks, Laravel strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Git, version control, and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with infrastructure and DevOps, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Heroku, Docker, etc.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and mentor junior developers.
• Frontend skills (HTML, JavaScript, CSS) and understanding of user behavior for building intuitive applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $95,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Flexible work/life balance and fully remote environment.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with company matching.
• Creative and collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process, designed to identify top candidates efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match for the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team performs additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias, focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is complete, we share it with the company managing the job opening. The final selection and interview process are then handled directly by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!