Junior Full-Stack Developer (Laravel/Livewire)

About the Role

Vapor Technologies is hiring a Junior Full-Stack Developer to support delivery across our client projects and internal SaaS products (Force HRM, and our growing micro-product suite). You'll work directly with the founding engineer on real production applications, handling feature implementation and client-facing customisation as our project volume grows.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain features across client projects using Laravel and Livewire
• Implement admin interfaces and dashboards using Filament
• Work with MySQL databases and write clean, maintainable PHP code
• Handle client-facing customisation requests with guidance from senior engineers
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a growing codebase across multiple products
• Take full technical handover on assigned features, from build through deployment

What We're Looking For

• Working knowledge of Laravel (11+) and Livewire
• Familiarity with Filament, MySQL, and basic Alpine.js/Vue.js
• Comfortable with Git-based workflows
• Some prior experience (internship, freelance, or junior role) building web applications
• Strong problem-solving instincts and eagerness to grow quickly in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship and rapid skill growth working alongside experienced engineers
• Exposure to production systems serving real Kenyan businesses across hospitality, logistics, and HR tech
• Ownership of real features, not just tickets

This is a hybrid role based in Nairobi, Kenya.