Senior Full Stack Software Developer

Summary

Join LawnStarter, a rapidly growing company revolutionizing the home services industry, as a Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Contract). You will play a key role in building and enhancing our platform, impacting both customers and small businesses. This remote and flexible position offers the opportunity to work from anywhere, set your own hours, and ship new features quickly. High-performing contractors can advance to a Lead Engineer role within six months. The ideal candidate possesses extensive full-stack development experience, strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and related technologies, and a passion for clean code and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building full-stack web applications
• Strong proficiency with modern JavaScript (React, TypeScript) and familiarity with PHP or similar backend frameworks
• A deep understanding of how the web works (HTTP, MVC patterns, REST, XSS, etc.)
• Comfort working with CSS architecture, design systems, and responsive layouts
• Solid database skills (SQL + experience with cloud and non-relational DBs)
• Strong computer science fundamentals (Big O, pointers, data structures)
• Passion for clean code, testing, and continuous improvement
• Clear, friendly communication and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Build features end-to-end across our mobile and web platforms
• Write high-quality, observable, and maintainable code
• Collaborate with Product and Design to plan and scope solutions
• Help scale and evolve our component library and design system
• Advocate for performance, accessibility, and responsive design
• Release software daily via CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape our development culture

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate
• Work from anywhere
• Flexible schedule and hours