About By the Pixel

By the Pixel is a small but mighty digital agency based in Denver, Colorado, with remote employees across the U.S. We specialize in high-end and enterprise web application design and development, supporting our clients end-to-end through full-service solutions. These services include design, custom web development, hosting services, tiered production support, search engine optimization, paid advertising, content marketing, and more. We view ourselves as trusted partners to our clients, fostering clear and open communication, attention to detail, and thoughtful solutions.

About the Role

By the Pixel is seeking a Full-Stack Developer to join our growing team! As a Developer, you'll create high-quality code and solutions while having the opportunity to grow into Technical Lead responsibilities on a per-project basis. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on development and technical leadership, allowing you to shape both code and team success.

A successful candidate should be passionate about innovation, stay updated with emerging technologies, and have excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a remote environment.

Core Development Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established best practices
Develop prototypes and proof of concepts
Perform both minor and major system updates
Proactively identify and implement code improvements
Create and maintain technical documentation (wikis, READMEs, etc.)
Maintains and/or builds skills and knowledge necessary for their assignments
Creates and follows through on goals for professional development
Stays up-to-date on the latest industry standards, trends, and technology

Collaboration & Mentorship

Work closely with Designers to implement their vision effectively
Partner with Quality Assurance Analysts to resolve implementation issues
Participate in peer code reviews and pair programming sessions
Mentor less experienced developers through code reviews and pair coding
Actively contribute to technical discussions and knowledge sharing

Technical Lead Opportunities

As you grow in the role, you'll have the chance to take on Technical Lead responsibilities on a per-project basis, including:

Project Leadership

Act as a liaison between Operations and Development teams
Lead and facilitate application architecture and design decisions
Write and maintain technical requirements
Lead code releases and provide regular status updates
Balance technical requirements with business objectives

Team Guidance

Assist with task delegation based on team members' experience and capacity
Onboard new developers to projects
Lead technical discussions and gather team feedback
Monitor code quality and enforce best practices
Guide technical strategy while managing scope and technical debt

Required Qualifications

3-6+ years of professional development experience
Strong proficiency in backend and frontend development
Experience with code review processes and quality assurance
Proven ability to mentor and guide other developers
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex tasks
Experience with technical documentation and architecture decisions
Self-motivated learner who stays current with industry trends
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Collaborative mindset with strong team communication
Ability to balance technical excellence with business needs
Ability to maintain billable efficiency in client work
Commitment to continuous professional development

Required Skills/Experience

Laravel (3+ years)
VueJS (2+ years)
PHP 8 (3+ years)
API-driven systems
SPA applications
JavaScript/TypeScript
HTML/HTML5
CSS/CSS3/SASS
Relational databases (MySQL)
Source control/GIT
Unit and integrated testing

Bonus Skills

DevOps
Ruby on Rails
AWS products
GitHub Actions
Filament CMS
Mobile app development
WordPress

Salary

$90k - $130k per year

What We Can Offer You

Fully remote position
Competitive base salary
Culture of learning and collaboration
Flexible schedule
Company-provided MacBook
Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
Retirement match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Professional development budget
Bonus pay
Commission pay

At By the Pixel, we like to take on challenges and tackle big problems together. As a fully remote team, we acknowledge the importance of a flexible schedule to accommodate time zones and life outside of work, as long as the work gets done to our standard and in a reasonable amount of time. We are a welcoming and supportive team and a place for people to grow inspired careers. We value supporting our employees on and off the clock, so as a By the Pixel employee, you’ll enjoy a generous benefits package.

Please contact us at: careers@bythepixel.com

Full-Stack Laravel/Vue Dev