Senior Full Stack Software Developer

Summary

Join LawnStarter, a rapidly growing home services company, as a Senior Full Stack Software Developer to contribute to building and scaling our platform. This remote, flexible role offers the opportunity to work from anywhere, set your own hours, and make a significant impact. You will build features end-to-end across mobile and web platforms, collaborate with product and design teams, and mentor junior engineers. High-performing contractors may transition into a Lead Engineer role within six months. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of full-stack development experience, strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and related technologies, and a deep understanding of web architecture.

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