About TXT.com
TXT is a revolutionary fan communication platform where creators, influencers, and celebrities can sell access to their numbers. Think of it as Patreon meets iMessage — a more personal, private, and profitable way for stars to connect with their audience.
We’re scaling fast and looking for a Full Stack Developer who can take ownership of our Laravel + React stack, manage serverless functions, and help us build the next generation of creator tools.
What You’ll Work On
Building new features for our fan-creator messaging platform
Improving our onboarding flows and payment experience
Scaling backend performance using Redis, queues, and caching
Managing real-time features via Laravel Reverb (websockets)
Optimizing media storage and delivery using AWS S3
Writing and deploying serverless functions via Laravel Sidecar + AWS Lambda
Integrating 3rd party APIs like messaging providers, Frame Payments, and Twitter
Our Stack
Frontend: React, Inertia.js, Tailwind CSS
Backend: Laravel (PHP), MySQL, Redis, Laravel Reverb
Serverless: Laravel Sidecar, AWS Lambda (Python), S3
Requirements
3+ years of experience with Laravel and MySQL in a production environment
Strong proficiency in React and Tailwind
Experience building and consuming APIs
Familiarity with Redis for queues and caching
Experience deploying serverless functions (AWS Lambda preferred)
Git workflow and CI/CD familiarity
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Bonus: Experience with high-risk platforms or fintech/payments
What We Offer
Competitive compensation (Hourly or Full-Time)
Remote-friendly work with optional LA office access
High-impact role with ownership of core systems
Opportunity to help scale a platform already backed by top creators
Exposure to a rapidly growing niche in the creator economy
Industry: Social Networking Platforms
Employment Type: Full-time
