Hiring: Software Engineer Lead Company: Resource Innovations Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:24:03 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Embedded Systems, Git, Laravel, PHP, PHPUnit, Pest, Phoenix, REST, RESTful, SaaS, Serverless, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, User Experience, Vite, Vue, npm About the job Experience: •6+ years of previous experience building software utilizing PHP frameworks, e.g. Laravel •4+ years of previous experience building software utilizing Vue (preferred) or similar JS frameworks Required Skills: •Design and development of a scalable, efficient and secure SaaS product using PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and Tailwind CSS •Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, items to deliver on a Software SaaS Product that align with business and customer needs •Ensure product adheres industry best practices in terms of performance, security, and scalability, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency •Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and helping to elevate the overall quality of the codebase. •Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across the platform to ensure optimal performance and a seamless user experience. •Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for future projects. •Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance of the SaaS product. •Contribute to the strategic direction of software development within Resource Innovations, focusing on products that support energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts. Qualifications: •Hands-on experience developing in PHP (8.x) with advanced understanding of object-oriented PHP and best practices •Building RESTful APIs - implementing various types of APIs that are stable and integrate with other services •Operational familiarity with Laravel's architecture and provided features and functionality •Building and developing single page applications using composition API •Component and modularized based design •Understanding of various build tools (e.g. vite, npm) •Excellent using problem solving skills •Personal responsibility and self-motivation & flexibility to adapt and maintain productivity, features and stability •Knowledge of working within an agile team-based environment to develop a Software SaaS product Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!