Fast Facts

SchoolMint is seeking a skilled Software Engineer (PHP/REACT) to develop and maintain public-facing software solutions for K-12 education, collaborating with cross-functional teams and enhancing our technology stack.

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain software applications, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and document software processes while collaborating with team members.

Skills: Proven experience in Full Stack Development, expertise in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and React, along with knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, and 2-5 years of relevant development experience preferred.

Location: Onsite role located in Lafayette, LA, with no remote work specified.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $75,000 - $110,000.

About SchoolMint:

SchoolMint is a leading provider of Strategic Enrollment Management solutions for K-12 schools and districts, helping educators build brighter, more sustainable futures. Our award-winning SaaS solutions empower schools—both district and charter—to attract, enroll, and retain students effectively. SchoolMint’s mission is built on our core values: No Jerks, Period; We, Not Me; Be Heroic; Bring Your Whole Self to Work; Embrace and Drive Change. These values are the foundation of our positive, collaborative culture and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Work Arrangement: This role is based in Lafayette, LA.

Industry: Education Management 

Product: Education Software, Ed Tech 

Role Overview:

The SchoolMint Engineering team is looking for a talented Software Engineer (PHP/REACT) to work with both the frontend and backend directly. The Software Engineer leads efforts, provides training and serves as a technical resource for other Developers. You are responsible for development, and maintenance of our public-facing products used by thousands of schools across the US. You will be documenting detailed system specifications, participation in maintenance of features for our production applications. 

Our Technologies 

Web: HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Material Design, JS State managers (Redux) Back-end: PHP, Laravel, MySQL 

Cloud infrastructure: AWS 

Collaboration: GitHub and Bitbucket 

What You Will Do:

• Write high-quality code and participate in design and code reviews to maintain development standards. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate high-level roadmap vision into feasible feature specifications and deliverables 
• Generate and maintain software documentation 
• Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and client requirements for software 
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software 
• Professionally maintain all software and create updates regularly to address customer and project concerns 
• Actively seek ways to improve business software processes and interactions 

About You:

•  2-5 years of Full Stack Development experience developing software applications and working on large-scale software projects 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, related field or equivalent work experience. 
• Experienced in Agile product development processes
• Advanced knowledge of web application development, object-oriented programming, and relational database systems, and version control tools
• Expert knowledge of server-side technologies, such as: PHP, Laravel framework, MySQL 
• Expert knowledge of front-end web technologies, such as: HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Material Design, JS State managers (Redux)
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a constantly-evolving environment.
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Why SchoolMint?

Join a supportive, mission-driven company that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the SchoolMint team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Paid Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance.
• Generous PTO: Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Birthday Floating Holiday, Wellness Floating Holidays, Volunteer Day, and Winter Recess.
• 401(K): Including employer contribution after a 90-day waiting period.
• Professional Development: Educational Assistance Program, industry conference access, and internal training resources.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a no-jerks-allowed environment where teamwork and creativity are central to our success.