Lead Web Solution Engineer

About Us

LuminFire is a trusted software development agency specializing in creating high-impact solutions that transform businesses. We believe in the power of technology to drive growth and innovation. As a trusted technology partner, LuminFire helps clients achieve their business objectives by overcoming technical challenges and building solutions that enable a stronger, more competitive future.

Position Overview

Join our growing team of forward-thinking developers, where innovation meets excellence and brilliant minds come together. As a Lead Web Solution Engineer, you’ll leverage your expertise to craft software solutions that transform businesses and exceed client expectations. You’ll be at the forefront of our development efforts, playing a critical role in delivering high-quality web applications, helping shape our technical architecture, and fostering a culture of growth within our team.

This role is perfect for a passionate problem-solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges and effectively communicating and developing solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by translating technical concepts into clear and concise explanations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Your time will be thoughtfully allocated. We aim for:

• 75% hands-on development and coding, 
• 15% dedicated to estimating, strategic planning, architectural design, and collaborative stakeholder engagement,
• 10% for essential meetings and collaborating with our team.

Consultant Mindset

This is your chance to become a trusted technology advisor to a diverse portfolio of businesses. We’re looking for a solution engineer with a strong consultant mindset to join our team. At LuminFire, you’ll work closely with multiple clients each week, building strong relationships and understanding their unique needs. As a Lead Web Solution Engineer, your work will be to make recommendations, estimate, design, build and deliver solutions that make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architect & Develop Clean, Efficient, and Scalable Code:

• Design, build, and maintain complex web applications using Laravel (PHP), JavaScript, and other languages and frameworks as needed.
• Craft compelling applications, optimize database schemas, develop and document APIs.
• Implement security and data privacy best practices.
• Adhere to SDLC best practices.
• Write unit/functional/integration tests, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure the reliability and uptime of client applications.

2. Collaborate with Stakeholders:

• Partner with product owners and business operation teams to deliver brilliant solutions.
• Enhance internal tools and processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Bridge the gap between technical development and business objectives.

3. Lead and Mentor Developers:

• Guide a team of developers, sharing knowledge and maintaining coding standards and best practices.
• Inspire innovation and foster collaboration where needed to achieve project goals.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and propose effective solutions.

4. Continuously Improve Applications

• Stay updated on Laravel and PHP/JavaScript best practices and emerging web technologies.
• Deploy applications in production environments and resolve issues promptly.
• Document applications and development processes for future scalability.
• Maintain and improve legacy WordPress websites as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional web development experience.
• 5+ years working with Laravel and/or PHP MVC frameworks.
• Strong grasp of software architecture, including database query optimization and caching.
• Strong PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git.
• Experience working in an Agile SCRUM environment.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms like AWS, Digital Ocean, and/or Azure. 
• Disciplined self-starter able to be highly productive both working alone and in collaboration with a team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Vue/React, Inertia, and/or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or Flux for responsive design. 
• Familiarity with Gitlab, CI/CD pipelines and runner configuration.
• Familiarity with (or willing to learn) WordPress, WooCommerce, and/or Gravity Forms.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Additional Desirable Skills

• Ability to work within existing development standards as well as help define new ones.
• Because we follow a time and materials billing model, a background in client services or experience working as an independent contractor billing hourly is an advantage.
• AWS Certified Solution Architect

What We Offer

LuminFire is a rapidly growing tech company where we’re driven by our core values: building strong Relationships, ensuring Reliability in all we do, and delivering exceptional Results. Unlike many in our industry, we’re fully bootstrapped (no investors), meaning these values, not external pressures, guide our decisions. This independence empowers us to create challenging roles where your contributions directly shape our success and provide you with exceptional opportunities for professional and personal growth.

We offer more than just a job – we offer a dynamic environment where you’ll be challenged, empowered to grow, and rewarded for your contributions. Our positions demand dedication, but they provide incredible advantages and a sense of professional accomplishment. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Bonuses (based on company performance).
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Health, dental, vision, long-term/short-term disability insurance
  • Generous, flexible paid time off. Employees are encouraged to use PTO as needed for vacation, personal health, and spending time with friends and family
  • Multiple paid national holidays.
• The latest hardware and software to get the job done, including a Macbook Pro laptop.
• Fully remote.
• Flexible schedules. Our team works primarily Monday-Friday, generally within the hours of 8am-6pm CT, but with flexibility when needed.
• Opportunity to lead in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
• Interesting work across a diverse portfolio of business, allowing for a broad range of unique technology solutions.
• Manageable workload (we work in two week sprints). 
• The satisfaction of continuous delivery. Your code will be deployed frequently, making a tangible impact on real-life solutions.
• Support for professional growth through continuous learning opportunities.
  • We cover the costs of company travel which may include conferences or company meetups.
• 100% U.S.-based team.
• Flat management with an open door policy: no middle management layers between the executive, operations and development teams.
• We strive for a culture of excellence by working with some of the best people in the business through frequent interactions via Gitlab, Slack and Zoom calls.
• We strive for a culture of appreciation, including kudos, a LuminFire Welcome Box for new team members, yearly work anniversary recognition, and performance bonuses that acknowledge your contributions.
• We give you the opportunity to solve challenging and meaningful problems that make a difference through a variety of work and project types in diverse industries and technical environments.
• And in case you’re wondering, our culture has approachable leaders, a thoughtful change management process, an adaptive business strategy, and really helpful, really smart people.

What does it take to Succeed at LuminFire?

To truly thrive at LuminFire, you’ll need to embody a unique blend of proactive drive and thoughtful collaboration. We value individuals who are inherently motivated and take ownership, acting like entrepreneurs within their roles. This means being a self-starter who identifies opportunities, isn’t afraid to dive in, and consistently seeks solutions. You’re the kind of person who pays attention to the details, asks insightful questions, proactively seeks the resources you need, and takes initiative to see things through to completion.

However, success here isn’t just about individual brilliance. While your internal motivation and desire to get things done is essential, you also understand the importance of patience in tackling complex technical challenges. You recognize that the best solutions often emerge through a combination of thoughtful consideration and teamwork. You’re adept at working effectively within a team of highly skilled technical experts, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing constructively to shared goals. Your experience helps you understand when to push forward independently and when to leverage the collective knowledge and skills of your colleagues.