Senior Full Stack Software Developer

Build the Future of Home Services Tech

At LawnStarter, we’re on a mission to become the one-stop shop for all outdoor home services—starting with lawn care. Our platform connects hundreds of thousands of customers with lawn pros across the U.S., all at the tap of a button. Backed by $30M+ in venture funding and operating profitably, we're scaling fast—and we’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Contract) to help build what’s next.

📹 See what we’re building

🌟 Why This Role Rocks

• Own Your Impact – From mobile to web to backend, your code will power the platform that saves users time and helps small businesses grow.
• Remote & Flexible – Work from anywhere. Set your own hours.
• Make Things Happen – Ship new features to production within your first week.
• Opportunity to Grow – High-performing contractors will have the opportunity to step into a Lead Engineer role within 6 months.

💻 Our Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, React Native, TypeScript
• Backend: PHP (Laravel), Node.js
• Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines
• Data: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, modern cloud DBs
• Observability: Datadog, Sentry

🌱 What You’ll Do

As a Senior Full Stack Web Developer, you’ll be in the trenches building robust, responsive, and scalable web and mobile experiences for our customers, pros, and internal teams. You’ll work closely with Product and Design to craft intuitive UIs and powerful backend systems that deliver real-world value.

You’ll:

• Build features end-to-end across our mobile and web platforms
• Write high-quality, observable, and maintainable code
• Collaborate with Product and Design to plan and scope solutions
• Help scale and evolve our component library and design system
• Advocate for performance, accessibility, and responsive design
• Release software daily via CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape our development culture

🔍 What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience building full-stack web applications
• Strong proficiency with modern JavaScript (React, TypeScript) and familiarity with PHP or similar backend frameworks
• A deep understanding of how the web works (HTTP, MVC patterns, REST, XSS, etc.)
• Comfort working with CSS architecture, design systems, and responsive layouts
• Solid database skills (SQL + experience with cloud and non-relational DBs)
• Strong computer science fundamentals (Big O, pointers, data structures)
• Passion for clean code, testing, and continuous improvement
• Clear, friendly communication and a collaborative mindset
  
  

🎁 Perks of Working with Us

• Competitive contract rate
• Work from anywhere
• Flexible schedule and hours
• Fast-moving, highly collaborative team
• Real ownership, real autonomy, real results
  
  

LawnStarter is building the future of home services. Want to help us write the next chapter?
Apply now and let’s grow together.