We’re seeking a Senior Software Developer to head development efforts for one of our product lines at Quilt. This role blends hands-on coding with team leadership and strategic guidance. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the technical direction of the product, managing a small team of 3 developers, and ensuring best practices are followed across the stack. This role will involve writing in full-stack PHP.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor a team of 3 developers
- Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and code reviews
- Foster a culture of clean code, maintainability, and continuous improvement
- Work closely with the product team to prioritize and scope features
- Write, review, and maintain high-quality code across the stack
- Ensure backend services (built in PHP 8.1 using CakePHP) are efficient, secure, and scalable
- Build and maintain modern frontend features using Vue.js
- Identify and implement development best practices and coding standards
- Guide CI/CD, deployment workflows, and version control processes
- Own the release cycle—ensure updates ship on time and with quality
- Track technical debt and plan for refactors and architectural improvements
- Stay up to date with evolving PHP and JS ecosystem trends to keep the platform modern
- Backend: PHP 8.1, CakePHP
- Frontend: Vue.js (Composition API or Options API, depending on current setup)
- Database: MySQL
- Infrastructure: Apache, Linux
- Tools: Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Docker (if applicable)
- 5+ years of experience with PHP and MySQL in production environments
- 2+ years of experience leading development teams or acting as a senior/lead developer
- Strong experience with CakePHP (v3+ ideally)
- Proficient in modern Vue.js (2.x or 3.x) and frontend tooling
- Deep understanding of MVC architecture, REST APIs, and application lifecycle
- Comfortable managing release processes, PR reviews, and team workflows
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- Background in managing remote or hybrid teams
- Familiarity with scheduling platforms, e-commerce systems, or ERP software
- Experience with test-driven development, integration testing, and QA workflows
- Passion for diving or knowledge of the diving industry
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k Opportunity with Company Match
- Opportunity to shape the architecture and processes of a growing platform
- A small, focused team that values clean design, open communication, and quality code
Location: On-site; Provo, Utah#LI-Onsite
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About Quilt SoftwareEver wondered how your favorite local shops compete with the big guys? That’s where we come in. We’re Quilt Software, providing Main Street's unsung heroes – from quirky cheese shops to family-run jewelry stores – with the tools they need to compete. Last year, we helped 14,000+ shops make over $2 billion in sales with our family of industry-specific software solutions.
If you get a kick out of supporting local businesses, love great software, and want to be part of a company that’s powering Main Street, we’d love to chat. Come join us in our quest to keep local retail not just alive, but thriving!
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