Full-Stack Developer (Next.js, Craft CMS) - Canada
Company: Metajive
Location: Encinitas, CA (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-02-27
About this role
Description
You're an experienced developer who loves the challenge of building robust, scalable, and efficient systems. While you're comfortable across the full stack, you have a deep expertise in
PHP,
with a strong preference for the
Laravel
framework. You excel at modern JavaScript frameworks (
Next.js, React
) and have a passion for creating exceptional user experiences. Your expertise in
Craft CMS, WordPress, and other CMS platforms
is a key part of your skill set, and you have a solid understanding of how to build seamless APIs for modern front-ends like
Next.js
.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of high-performance, responsive, and accessible user interfaces using React (Next.js)
- Architect and implement seamless data consumption from our headless CMS APIs, with a strong focus on Craft CMS, WordPress, and GraphQL
- Architect, develop, and maintain complex web applications with a strong emphasis on PHP back-end architecture and APIs
- Integrate and work extensively with headless CMS platforms, with a focus on Craft CMS, WordPress, and others
- Develop and maintain efficient APIs for front-end consumption, particularly for applications built with Next.js
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps practices
- Optimize back-end performance and ensure data security
- Collaborate with other developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience
- Strong understanding of Next.js and modern front-end frameworks
- Deep expertise in PHP, with a preference for Laravel
- Significant hands-on experience with Craft CMS and WordPress
- GraphQL experience is a must
- Proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and headless CMS’s
- Proficiency in version control systems (Git)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent proactive communication an...