Lifted Logic is a digital agency in Overland Park, KS. Our development team builds more than marketing websites — we build custom web applications, client portals, dashboards, API integrations, and complex back-end systems that power real business operations.
We’re looking for a developer who thinks before they code. Someone who can take a vague business problem, ask the right questions, architect a solution, and build it — not someone who needs a spec handed to them line by line. You’ll work across the full stack with a heavy lean toward back-end (~60% back-end, ~40% front-end), building and maintaining applications in Laravel and WordPress.
This role complements a team primarily focused on front-end development and WordPress theming by adding advanced back-end expertise, systems thinking, and problem-solving capability. You’ll be the person the team turns to when something is complex, unclear, or broken.
What You’ll Build
Custom web applications — client portals, admin dashboards, data-driven tools
API integrations connecting third-party services to websites and applications
Custom WordPress plugins that extend functionality beyond off-the-shelf solutions
Complex Laravel applications with database architecture, authentication, and business logic
SQL queries and database structures that are optimized, maintainable, and well-documented
Staging and production deployment pipelines
Key Responsibilities
Architect and build back-end solutions for client projects — from scoping through deployment
Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in existing codebases (WordPress and Laravel)
Extend and modify existing plugins, themes, and application frameworks
Collaborate with front-end developers, project managers, and designers to define technical requirements and timelines
Mentor junior developers on back-end patterns, integration strategies, and problem-solving approaches
Manage multiple concurrent projects with a focus on back-end complexity
Write and maintain technical documentation
Experience building polished, responsive marketing websites in WordPress
Position Requirements
3+ years of professional web development experience with demonstrated expertise in Laravel and WordPress
Strong PHP proficiency — you write clean, well-structured back-end code, not just functional code
Proven experience building API integrations (RESTful services, third-party APIs, webhooks)
Strong SQL and database management skills (MySQL) — you can design schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performance
Experience building custom WordPress plugins (not just theme customization)
Proficient with Git, including branching strategies for team-based production workflows
Comfortable on the front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) — you can build and modify UI components, even if it’s not your primary focus
Familiarity with JavaScript libraries (Vue, jQuery, or similar)
Experience with server management, deployment processes, and environment configuration
Strong problem-solving skills — you can take an ambiguous requirement and turn it into a working technical approach
Excellent communication skills — you can explain what you’re building and why to non-technical teammates
Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent self-taught/bootcamp experience
Preferred
Experience building client-facing portals or dashboards
Familiarity with headless CMS architectures or decoupled front-ends
Experience with caching strategies, queue systems, or background job processing in Laravel
Comfort with DevOps basics (CI/CD, Docker, server provisioning)
Please note: Lifted Logic operates on a hybrid work scheduled and all employees are required to be in office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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