Full Stack PHP Developer

About the Role

Optimum Frost Studio is a startup technology company developing modern SaaS platforms and real-time collaboration tools. We’re currently expanding the team behind Meeka, a smart scheduling and productivity assistant, and are looking for an experienced Part-Time Full Stack PHP Developer to help improve, maintain, and expand the platform.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, is comfortable working independently, and has a strong eye for product quality. You’ll be responsible for delivering new features, addressing bugs and system level issues, and continuously improving code structure to support long-term scalability and modularity. As a part-time role, you’ll have the flexibility to work your hours and contribute to a product that makes a real impact.

What You’ll Be DoingBackend Development (Laravel / PHP)

• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Laravel
• Build and manage RESTful APIs for web and mobile clients
• Implement background jobs and task automation using Laravel Scheduler, Queue Workers, and Redis
• Work with PostgreSQL (including JSON columns) for flexible, efficient data structures
• Integrate and maintain services like Stripe and Firebase
• Contribute to and maintain logic-based AI workflows for scheduling and intelligent task handling
• Participate in regular debugging, troubleshooting, and resolution of reported issues
• Refactor existing code to improve modularity and future maintainability
• Ensure system monitoring and observability using tools like Prometheus

Frontend Development (Vue.js / React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)

• Build and maintain responsive UI components using Vue.js, React, or Alpine.js
• Improve UX through dynamic task boards, calendar views, and real-time updates
• Integrate frontend with backend APIs and manage state with Vuex, Pinia, or Redux
• Use Vite, Webpack, or Laravel Mix for efficient asset compilation

Compensation

This is a part-time, contract-based role with a flexible schedule.

We are offering an hourly rate of $13 – $17 USD/hour, depending on experience and skills.

Expected hours: 15–25 hours per week, with the potential to increase as the company grows.

As the product and team scale, this role may evolve into a full-time opportunity with adjusted compensation and long-term benefits.

Tech Stack

• Backend: PHP, Laravel
• Frontend: Vue.js, React.js, Alpine.js
• Database: PostgreSQL (JSON), MySQL
• Queues/Caching: Redis
• Authentication: Sanctum, OAuth, JWT
• AI Logic: Rule-based automation for assistant behavior
• Infrastructure:
• AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)
• Docker & Kubernetes (deployment pipeline in progress)
• Git, GitHub, Jenkins (CI/CD)
• Monitoring: Prometheus
• UI/Styling: Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
• Admin Tools: Laravel Filament

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Strong experience with Laravel and modern PHP practices
• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React.js, or Alpine.js)
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL, including indexing and query optimization
• Familiarity with RESTful API design, Redis-based job queues, and real-time architectures
• Understanding of logic-driven systems or workflow automation
• Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation using Jenkins
• Willingness to proactively fix bugs, improve codebase stability, and refactor for modularity
• Strong communication and independent problem-solving skills

Bonus Experience

• Knowledge of GraphQL
• Experience with real-time messaging (WebSockets, Pusher, Socket.io)
• Exposure to AI/NLP-based parsing or command interpretation systems
• Familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes
• Testing frameworks such as PHPUnit, Pest, Jest, or Cypress

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing startup with a real-world product used daily by individuals and teams
• Take ownership of your work in a fast-moving environment with long-term opportunities
• Work fully remote, with flexible hours and a supportive, focused team
• Help shape a highly modular, intelligent system from the ground up
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for career growth