Experienced Backend Developer (Laravel/Vue) – Remote

TL;DR:
Position: Experienced Laravel Developer (5+ years) with basic Vue 3 knowledge
Project: Stable, long-term, fully remote
Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time also an option
Compensation: $60k–$90k/year or ~$50/hour (negotiable based on experience and skills)
Why Join: Play a key role in modernizing and growing the 16Personalities platform, which has impacted hundreds of millions.
What You’ll Do
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Improve Testing & Modernize Legacy Code
- Increase test coverage (currently using PHPUnit, open to alternatives).
- Refactor old Laravel code to follow modern best practices and the L11 structure.
- Integrate thorough testing into our deployment pipelines.
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Build New Features
- Develop new features quickly while maintaining clean, maintainable code.
- Optimize database queries and cache strategies.
- Work closely with the team to ensure smooth feature rollouts.
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Dive Into the Full Stack (When Needed)
- Focus primarily on the Laravel backend but jump into Vue 3 as needed for debugging or data flow validation.
- Be comfortable switching between tasks to ensure full-stack cohesion.
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Embrace AI Tools
- Use AI to enhance your development process or improve test writing.
- Contribute to AI-related mini-projects (e.g., model querying, message batching, output processing).
Who You Are
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Seasoned Laravel Developer
- 5+ years of experience with Laravel.
- Comfortable with the latest Laravel versions and writing clean, performant code.
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Some Vue 3 Knowledge
- At least 2 years of experience with Vue 2/3.
- Able to navigate and troubleshoot frontend components when needed.
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Independent & Reliable
- You manage your time effectively in a fully remote environment.
- You meet deadlines and communicate proactively with the team.
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Agile & Curious
- Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
- Always look for ways to improve the code and test coverage.
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Fun to Work With
- Intellectual honesty, open to discussions and differing viewpoints.
- You have a sense of humor and balance your work with a fulfilling life outside of coding.
What We Offer
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Remote Setup
- Work from anywhere, on your own schedule.
- Join a small, friendly, and driven team that values creativity and independence.
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Fair Compensation
- $60k–$90k/year salary range (negotiable based on your skillset and any rare expertise you bring).
- Part-time is ~$50/hour.
- If you're exceptional, we’re open to discussing higher rates.
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Meaningful Work
- Help millions understand themselves better through the 16Personalities platform.
- Your work will have a lasting, real-world impact—not just another fleeting startup project.
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Creative Autonomy
- Work in an agile, quality-first environment with freedom to innovate.
- Opportunities to propose and implement process improvements.
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Potential for Growth
- We value learning and growth—new tools, methods, and leadership opportunities as we expand.
Interested?
Please fill out the linked form to tell us more about you.
What to Expect Next:
- We’ll review your application and reach out if it’s a good fit.
- An initial chat to explore your experience and see if we're a match.
- A short technical interview or quick coding test.
- A final discussion on terms and next steps.