Job Description
Pivot Freight is a high-growth logistics business driven by a bespoke internal platform. We are seeking a Lead Full-Stack Developer to take complete technical ownership of our digital ecosystem. In this role, you aren’t just a coder; you are the primary technical authority. You will work directly with the Directors to manage everything from feature development and third-party API integrations to AWS infrastructure and AI-driven automation. This is a high-autonomy role designed for a self-directed “generalist” who enjoys the responsibility of being the go-to person for an end-to-end platform.
Job Title
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Full-Stack Developer
Work Schedule
- Day Shift
Job Qualifications/Requirements
- Technical Depth: 5+ years of experience with PHP and the Laravel framework (specifically Laravel 9/PHP 8.2).
- Full-Stack Competency: Proficiency in Vue.js, JavaScript, and Blade templating.
- Infrastructure Knowledge: Hands-on experience managing Linux servers (Ubuntu/Amazon Linux), Docker containers, and AWS environments (EC2, S3).
- Database Skills: Strong SQL skills and experience with MariaDB optimization.
- Integration Expertise: Proven track record of integrating third-party APIs (e.g., Xero, ShipsGo, Sparkpost).
- Autonomy & Resilience: Ability to work independently without a dedicated engineering team; comfortable managing production support and system stability.
- Problem Solving: Experience with automation tools (N8N, Power Automate) and a keen interest in LLM/Prompt Engineering is highly regarded.
Job Responsibilities
- Platform Development: Design, build, and maintain robust back-end logic, APIs, and scheduled tasks within the Laravel framework.
- Infrastructure Management: Own the deployment pipeline and server health via Docker and AWS; manage SSL certificates, DNS (GoDaddy), and environment security.
- System Integration: Develop and maintain critical integrations with freight tracking, accounting (Xero), and communication platforms.
- Workflow Automation: Build and monitor automated business processes using N8N and Microsoft Power Automate to increase operational efficiency.
- Production Support: Act as the primary point of contact for technical troubleshooting, incident response, and bug fixes to ensure platform uptime.
- Technical Strategy: Document system architecture and collaborate with management to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.
- AI Implementation: Explore and integrate LLM-based workflows to enhance internal productivity and data processing.
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