Lead Laravel PHP Software Developer

Highland

Lead Laravel PHP Developer working on medium-to-large scale applications at a Chicago-based digital product consultancy. Collaborating with product managers and clients to improve developer experience and legacy systems.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with product managers, clients, and other developers to define solutions
Create and deliver effective presentations, communicating complex information in a simple manner
Evaluate legacy code bases with a bias toward improving rather than replacing
Manage a team of developers and 3rd party vendor partners in areas such as managed services or hosting providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Computer Science is preferred.
Other comparable training is acceptable.
Strong technical consulting skills
6+ years of proven experience developing custom software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental and vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan
Unlimited sick time
9 paid company holidays
4 weeks’ paid time off
40 hours of professional development time
$1,000 learning stipend each year
Fully paid parental leave: 12 weeks for birth mothers or 6 weeks for non-birth parents
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance (Highland pays 100% of the premiums)

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Hard Skills & Tools

custom software developmentlegacy code evaluationtechnical consulting

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationpresentation skillsteam management

Certifications

degree in Computer Science