Castries, LC Remote (Global) $1.10k - $1.66k / month

West Tech Shipping is hiring a L2 Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled L2 Software Engineer to help evolve and maintain a large-scale, multi-technology codebase. This role involves full-stack contributions across several platforms, with a focus on long-term stability, performance, and innovation.

What You'll Do

  • Develop, refactor, and optimize PHP and WordPress code that powers core application features.
  • Extend and customize WordPress plugins to meet evolving business needs.
  • Design, build, and maintain APIs that support both mobile and web platforms.
  • Contribute to a React Native mobile application using Expo for customer engagement.
  • Support and enhance a Next.js-based customer website with performance and usability improvements.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues across multiple layers of the stack to ensure system reliability.
  • Adapt quickly to new technologies and frameworks as the architecture grows.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and WordPress integrations.
  • At least 2–3 years of professional software development experience.
  • Ability to navigate and improve complex, legacy codebases efficiently.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across full-stack environments.
  • Experience or interest in integrating AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini to enhance system capabilities.
  • Effective communication skills and experience collaborating in fully remote teams.

Preferred Background

  • Hands-on work with PHP and WordPress in production systems.
  • Frontend experience using React for web applications.
  • Familiarity with logistics, e-commerce, or supply chain domains.
  • Background in database optimization and scaling relational systems.
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field—valued but not required.

Technology Environment

Our stack includes PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, React Native, Expo, Next.js, MySQL, RESTful APIs, and emerging AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. You’ll have the chance to grow your expertise across diverse platforms.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote role with a globally distributed team. We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative setting that values adaptability, continuous learning, and practical problem-solving. You’ll work on real-world logistics challenges and see the direct impact of your contributions.

Required Skills
PHPWordPressJavaScriptReact NativeMySQLNext.jsExpoAPIscustom PHP scriptsAI tools integration PHPWordPressJavaScriptReact NativeMySQLNext.jsAPIsChatGPTGeminiExpo
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West Tech Shipping
A company that builds and maintains a large, evolving codebase for logistics solutions, powering core applications with PHP/WordPress and customer-facing apps with React Native and Next.js.
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Job Details
Category fullstack
Posted 11 days ago