DoMyOwn, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, is one of the largest ecommerce retailers providing professional-grade pest control, lawn care, animal control, and specialty products directly to homeowners, businesses, and professionals. We empower customers with expert-backed solutions, educational resources, and exceptional service. About the Role We’re looking for a remote, mid-level Software Development Engineer who can work across the full stack in web applications to join our distributed Ecommerce Software Engineering team. In this role, you will help build, maintain, and evolve web applications with a strong emphasis on Laravel. This role goes beyond backend work—you’ll be involved across the stack, contributing to APIs, databases, and user-facing features. You’ll collaborate closely with other developers to deliver scalable, well-structured solutions while helping modernize and improve existing systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using PHP, primarily with Laravel Support and enhance existing applications built with CodeIgniter Design, optimize, and maintain MySQL databases Develop frontend features using JavaScript and Vue.js Collaborate with business users to translate requirements into clean, usable interfaces Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the stack Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in both frontend and backend code Write and maintain unit tests and feature tests (Laravel/PHPUnit) Improve code quality through test coverage, refactoring, and best practices Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions Work with production environments and assist with deployments and configuration Work closely with QA to ensure a high standard of quality is met REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of professional experience with PHP Strong experience with Laravel (primary framework) Experience writing unit tests and feature tests (PHPUnit or Pest) Solid understanding of MySQL and relational database design Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) Experience building frontend features and working with APIs Familiarity with Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks Experience using Git and collaborative workflows Strong understanding of MVC architecture and full-stack development principles Comfortable working independently in a remote-first environment PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with Nginx, CodeIgniter, and Linux-based servers Basic DevOps or deployment experience Experience with frontend build tools (Vite, Webpack, etc.) Exposure to automated testing or CI/CD pipelines Experience working on ecommerce platforms WORKING CONDITIONS A collaborative and supportive remote team Opportunities for technical and professional growth POSITION INFORMATION This position is 100% remote and can be located anywhere within the continental United States. Estimated annual compensation range: $65,000-95,000 (Individual compensation is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, location, education, skills, and other relevant business considerations.) BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution Paid vacation, holidays and sick time Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of free online courses Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay Paid parental leave Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-Remote #LI-CM1