Web Solution Architect – Job Description

Job Title: Web Solution Architect (5 years+)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

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 partner, LuminFire helps our 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 Web Solutions Architect, 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 is your chance to lead, mentor, and elevate your career while contributing to impactful projects that make a real difference.

Your time will be thoughtfully allocated. We aim for:

• 60% hands-on development and coding,
• 20% dedicated to estimating, strategic planning, architectural design, and collaborative stakeholder engagement,
• 10% for essential meetings,
• 10% for mentoring 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.

Consultant Mindset

LuminFire is a consultancy. You’ll be empowered to interact directly with clients. You’ll become comfortable and effective at understanding and discussing business goals, budgets, and timelines with our clients directly or aided by our friendly management team.

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 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 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.

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 HTML/CSS/JavaScript skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to source control systems such as Git.
• Experience working in an Agile SCRUM environment.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms like AWS,  Digital Ocean, 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.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with (or willing to learn) WordPress, WooCommerce, and/or Gravity Forms.
• Ability to work within existing development standards as well as help define new ones.
• Background in client services.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonuses based on company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • 100% employer-paid health, dental care, vision, long-term/short-term disability
  • Generous paid time off
• Flat management: no middle management layers between the top executives and the development team.
• Fully remote.
• Flexible schedules and a manageable workload. 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 multiple industries allowing for a broad range of unique technology solutions.
• Support for professional growth through continuous learning opportunities.
• 100% U.S.-based team.

Application Process:

Ready to join our innovative team? Apply now for this exciting opportunity.