Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP / Python / JavaScript)
Job Description
Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP / Python / JavaScript)
Company: WackoWave
Experience: 8+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Contract (based on client need)
Work Authorization: US Citizens Only
Location: Plano, TX (Onsite / Hybrid depending on engagement)
About WackoWave
WackoWave is an engineering-led technology consulting firm partnering with enterprise clients to build scalable, cloud-native, and high-impact digital products. Our teams work across full-stack, cloud, and data-driven platforms with a strong focus on quality and ownership.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer with 8+ years of professional experience to design, build, and support enterprise-grade web applications. The role requires strong expertise across frontend, backend, databases, and cloud technologies, along with the ability to quickly learn new systems and frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in all phases of the SDLC: planning, development, testing, deployment, and support
- Deliver end-to-end application development from UI/UX through backend services and databases
- Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and secure web applications
- Write clean, reusable, and well-tested code
- Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks independently in an agile environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Support and enhance existing applications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related field from a US-accredited university
- 8+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong experience with both frontend and backend development
- Hands-on experience with:
- PHP 8+ (Laravel or other MVC frameworks)
- Python 3.9+
- JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Relational databases & SQL (MySQL preferred; Aurora MySQL a plus)
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with Git version control and deployment workflows
- 3+ years of object-oriented programming experience in a fully typed language
- Solid understanding of data structures, data typing, and software design principles
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
- AWS or other cloud platforms
- Exposure to AI-related technologies
- Salesforce Flows and APEX
- Event-driven architecture
- Java or other OOP languages
Soft Skills & Characteristics
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience developing scalable, enterprise-level applications
- Self-directed with strong ownership mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in iterative, evolving environments
- Collaborative team player with attention to detail and quality