Description DoMyOwn is a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, 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 are 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-youll be involved across the stack contributing to APIs, databases, and user-facing features.
Youll 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 using Laravel and 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 using 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 like Vite, Webpack, etc. • Exposure to automated testing or CICD 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 candidates 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
Central is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Companys 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 Zoëcon. 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.