Software Engineers - PHP / Laravel framework
5 years ago
Denver
Job Description Mid-Level & Senior Opportunities Native Rank, Inc. Downtown Denver (In-Office) About Native Rank Native Rank, Inc. is a full-service search and advertising partner for marketing agencies, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes. We build and maintain scalable websites, internal platforms, and marketing systems that drive real growth in competitive digital markets. We operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. We value ownership, strong engineering fundamentals, and continuous improvement. Expectations are high, and so is the opportunity to grow. The Role We are hiring Backend-focused Full-Stack Software Engineers at both Mid-Level and Senior levels. In this role, you will primarily work on server-side logic, data models, APIs, and internal systems, while also contributing to front-end development when needed. You will build and maintain both client-facing websites and internal tools and platforms used across the organization. These roles are on-site at our Downtown Denver office. Core Responsibilities (All Levels) * Design, build, and maintain backend systems and application logic * Develop and maintain APIs and data integrations * Build and support internal tools and platforms * Contribute to front-end development as part of full-stack workflows * Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code * Debug, optimize, and improve existing systems * Collaborate with designers, marketers, and project managers Technical Requirements (All Levels) * Strong proficiency in PHP (required) * Experience building applications with the Laravel framework (required) * Solid understanding of JavaScript (required) * Strong working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 * Experience working across both backend and front-end codebases Mid-Level Engineer Expectations Mid-Level Engineers are expected to be productive contributors who can work independently on defined tasks and features. You should: * Have experience building and maintaining backend features in Laravel * Be comfortable working with existing codebases and patterns * Implement features from technical direction or specifications * Debug issues and contribute fixes with minimal oversight * Manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively Typically: * 2–4+ years of professional development experience * Experience working on production applications Senior Engineer Expectations Senior Engineers are expected to take ownership of systems, guide technical decisions, and raise the overall quality of the codebase. You should: * Architect and implement backend systems and application features * Make decisions around data models, APIs, and system structure * Identify technical debt and propose long-term improvements * Mentor mid-level and junior engineers * Collaborate with leadership on technical strategy and planning * Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability Typically: * 5+ years of professional development experience * Significant experience with Laravel and backend architecture * Proven ability to lead projects and own outcomes What We Look For * Strong verbal and written communication skills * High attention to detail and quality * Excellent organizational and time-management skills * Self-motivated and accountable * Comfortable working independently and as part of a team * Able to take direction and collaborate across the organization Nice to Have * Experience with WordPress or CMS-driven platforms * Experience maintaining internal tools or shared libraries * Familiarity with SEO-driven technical requirements * Experience supporting high-traffic or multi-site environments Why Native Rank * Work on real systems that impact revenue and operations * Ownership over backend architecture and internal platforms * Challenging, fast-paced engineering environment This position is Full Time in Office Denver, Colorado. Pay is DOE: $50k-100K starting salary. Company benefits are provided after the employee completes a 90-day probationary period. These benefits include Health Care, 401k, and PTO. Company DescriptionOur Unique Perspective: Native Rank is a premier provider of digital marketing and advertising solutions with measurable results for local, national, enterprise, multi-locations, e-commerce, non-profits, agencies, marketing groups, and co-ops programs. We understand that SEO, SEM, PPC and all the other abbreviations combined do not answer the fundamental online problem facing companies today: how to affordably harness the power of the internet to engage actual customers! At Native Rank we know that to grow your business you must have a winning formula for success. Success for us is not inflated traffic flow or smoke and mirrors. Our mission is to be the premier digital marketing solution and search solution for our customers, and to pick the correct combination of solutions that deliver actual customers to our clients. We focus on relevancy and qualified traffic, not just keywords or positions. Native Rank’s solution implementation is one-of-a-kind, where we focus on the overall digital landscape and exposure of our client’s business. We customize our solutions for our clients so they can run their business and leave the digital marketing to us. Our Story Native Rank started in early 2010 to solve the problem of businesses getting taking advantage of through bad data and poor results. Native Rank set out to fix these issues through analysis, strategy, optimization, data, reporting, transparency and education. Whether it comes to search engine optimization, paid advertising, website development, or reporting, we work with our clients to create their digital story, in order to increase their overall online visibility and digital exposure through measurable results. Native Rank believes that nothing is impossible and there is always a formula for success. Our team members are very competitive and they all want to see each of our clients surpass their competition. Our Clients Native Rank clients include small businesses, national companies, international companies, enterprise clients, franchises, multi-location, e-commerce, agencies, marketing groups, co-op programs, and non-profits. Our team prides itself in being able to work in any vertical to create success. At Native Rank we believe in educating our clients on their data, competitors, and measured results. With our real-time intelligence dashboard focused on transparency, visibility, conversions, and ROI, our clients are able to see and measure results that affect their businesses on a daily basis.Our Unique Perspective:\r\n\r\nNative Rank is a premier provider of digital marketing and advertising solutions with measurable results for local, national, enterprise, multi-locations, e-commerce, non-profits, agencies, marketing groups, and co-ops programs. We understand that SEO, SEM, PPC and all the other abbreviations combined do not answer the fundamental online problem facing companies today: how to affordably harness the power of the internet to engage actual customers! At Native Rank we know that to grow your business you must have a winning formula for success. Success for us is not inflated traffic flow or smoke and mirrors. Our mission is to be the premier digital marketing solution and search solution for our customers, and to pick the correct combination of solutions that deliver actual customers to our clients. We focus on relevancy and qualified traffic, not just keywords or positions. Native Rank’s solution implementation is one-of-a-kind, where we focus on the overall digital landscape and exposure of our client’s business. We customize our solutions for our clients so they can run their business and leave the digital marketing to us.\r\nOur Story\r\n\r\nNative Rank started in early 2010 to solve the problem of businesses getting taking advantage of through bad data and poor results. Native Rank set out to fix these issues through analysis, strategy, optimization, data, reporting, transparency and education. Whether it comes to search engine optimization, paid advertising, website development, or reporting, we work with our clients to create their digital story, in order to increase their overall online visibility and digital exposure through measurable results. Native Rank believes that nothing is impossible and there is always a formula for success. Our team members are very competitive and they all want to see each of our clients surpass their competition.\r\nOur Clients\r\n\r\nNative Rank clients include small businesses, national companies, international companies, enterprise clients, franchises, multi-location, e-commerce, agencies, marketing groups, co-op programs, and non-profits. Our team prides itself in being able to work in any vertical to create success. At Native Rank we believe in educating our clients on their data, competitors, and measured results. With our real-time intelligence dashboard focused on transparency, visibility, conversions, and ROI, our clients are able to see and measure results that affect their businesses on a daily basis.