What we are looking for in you…

You’re a senior-level Laravel developer who can operate as a hands-on engineer, with the inventive mind of a software architect. You have fully embraced an AI-assisted development workflow, but have the experience to properly guide AI, knowing best-practices, and how to validate what AI produces.

You love building applications and data management systems using the Laravel stack (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Laravel, Livewire) with Filament for admin interfaces, but can crossover to support legacy apps written in Vue and Node. You prefer working with a small team where you are considered the expert, and have the freedom to make decisions in the best interest of the company and its clients.

About this role…

This is a role for a technically creative individual who can effectively manage the complexities of building modern software applications. The perfect candidate is a strategist who thinks in systems, communicates technical decisions clearly, and has developed the judgment and understanding of when AI-generated code is production-ready versus when human intervention is required.
We value pragmatic solutions over theoretical perfection, clear communication, and the ability to ship functional software efficiently and quickly.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Leadership

Design application architecture for business systems including data models, service layers, and API structures
Make technology decisions and document architectural rationale
Establish coding standards, patterns, and conventions for projects
Write and review code (both human and AI-generated) for quality, security, and maintainability
Translate business requirements into technical specifications that can guide both human developers and AI tools
Accurately estimate time for projects and tasks and meet deadlines on time and on budget

Development

Build and maintain Laravel applications using Livewire for reactive interfaces
Develop admin panels and CRUD systems using Filament
Implement front-end components with Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js
Translate designs into functional interfaces
Write and maintain test suites for critical business logic
Optimize database queries and application performance
Direct AI coding tools (primarily Claude Code) to implement features and solve problems
Craft effective prompts and context to get high-quality code output from AI tools
Review and QA AI-generated code for correctness, edge cases, security vulnerabilities, and adherence to project conventions
Identify when AI output needs correction versus when manual implementation is more efficient
Maintain project documentation and context that enables effective AI collaboration

Required Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering (or similar)

Technical Skills

7+ years of professional experience with Laravel
Expertise with the TALL stack ecosystem:
- Tailwind CSS
- Alpine.js
- Laravel concepts (including Eloquent, queues, events, middleware)
- Livewire
- Blade
- Laravel Boost, AI, and MCP packages
NodeJS/Vue.js experience for maintaining legacy applications
PostgreSQL experience and experience with vector datasets
MongoDB experience for document-based data storage
Hands-on experience building with Filament (admin panels, custom resources, forms, tables, actions)
Expertise with RESTful API design and implementation

Architecture & Design

Demonstrated experience designing systems from scratch, not just implementing features
Understanding of SOLID principles and when to apply (or pragmatically ignore) them
Ability to evaluate tradeoffs between different technical approaches
Track record of building maintainable, scalable applications

AI-Assisted Development

Practical experience using AI coding assistants (Claude Code, primarily)
Demonstrated ability to break complex features into well-scoped tasks suitable for AI implementation
Critical eye for reviewing AI-generated code—you catch subtle bugs, missed requirements, and security issues
Understanding of when AI assistance accelerates work versus when it introduces risk
Experience creating MCP servers for custom applications
Experience creating AI skills and plugins

Soft Skills

Clear written and verbal communication for technical decisions
Ability to think creatively and critically
Self-directed with strong project management instincts
Comfortable working directly with clients or stakeholders to gather requirements
Thrives in small team environments where you own solutions end-to-end
Honest about what you know and don't know

Our Culture

We are a creative brand technology company built to help people and organizations succeed, combining strategy, design, and technology to create solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, solve complex challenges, and empower users through meaningful engagement. Founded in 2010, we partner with clients of all sizes across industries—from technology and B2B to healthcare, education, and retail—taking the time to deeply understand their goals, challenges, and vision so every solution supports both immediate needs and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in curiosity, efficiency, and possibility: we believe anything can be figured out, innovation should be energizing, and great work balances smart strategy with thoughtful design. We value authenticity over ego, ownership over complacency, and collaboration over silos—bringing passion, accountability, and a genuine desire to help our clients and each other grow.

Benefits

MCG Strategic offers full-time staff competitive salaries, a retirement plan, healthcare, access to supplemental benefits plans, vacation and paid time off.

About MCG Strategic

It is MCG Strategic’s practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To Apply

Send us:

Your resume, Github link, and LinkedIn profile
A story about you ...
A brief description of a recent project you architected and what decisions you made
An example of how you've used AI tools effectively in development, and what you've learned about limitations
We'll review your materials and reach out to schedule a conversation to determine if there's a fit.

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