Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

BetterHelp

. Develop features end to end and own them through production and beyond .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack web development, including PHP, SQL, and front-end technologies. Capable of designing and launching web applications while adhering to best practices in coding, security, and agile methodologies.

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PHP DevelopmentSQL Query OptimizationFull-Stack Project ExperienceAgile DevelopmentMentoring Junior Developers

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Hard Skills

Web DevelopmentDatabase Schema DesignBackend Algorithm DevelopmentCross-Device FunctionalityClean Code PracticesAPI IntegrationCSSJavaScriptBootstrap 3JQuery

Soft Skills

Quick LearnerGet-Things-Done AttitudeCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

LAMP StackLEMP StackGit

Industry Keywords

Web Development ConceptsSecurity Best PracticesContinuous DeploymentStartups Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BootstrapJavaScriptjQueryLAMPPHPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop features end to end and own them through production and beyond
Develop best practices and write clean, secure, readable, scalable code
Collaborate with engineers and other team members
Integrate and build for external and internal APIs
Develop new products in PHP and modify existing PHP code for scale and integrations
Write and optimize SQL queries and design database schemas
Create and code complex backend algorithms
Profile and optimize new and legacy code
Use CSS and JavaScript to complete new product functionality
Leverage Bootstrap 3, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, and other open-source technologies
Consider cross-device and cross-platform functionality for mobile, tablet, and desktop
Ship frequently in an agile environment with continuous deployment
Contribute to product, marketing, business strategy, and company success
Mentor junior-level developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to legally work in the US
Deep understanding of web development concepts and principles
Example of full-stack projects
At least one major demonstrable project with front-end code, back-end code and database
Ability to design, develop and launch a web application from start to finish
Ability to learn quickly and pick up new skills independently
Get-things-done attitude with eagerness to build something great
5+ years of experience in web development (any stack), solving challenging problems and implementing new features from scratch
3+ years of experience in SQL, including designing relational DB schemas and complex queries
Familiar with web and SQL security best practices
Comfortable working outside the context of a framework
Experience using git in a team environment
Work or internship experience in startups is helpful but not required
Experience with the LAMP/LEMP stack is helpful but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company
Competitive compensation
Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more)
Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
401k benefits with employer matching contribution
The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love
Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive
An awesome community of co-workers
Performance bonus
Travel expenses covered for required in-person collaboration