About us

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 140 locations across 14 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Company paid YMCA Family Membership

What You’ll do

As a Full Stack Developer (Laravel)you will be responsible for contributing to small and large web application development projects. We work with modern tools to improve our user experience, improve the stability of our applications, and optimize and extend the functionality of our Laravel-based webapp that runs seamlessly across web browsers, mobile devices, and handheld scanners using Hotwire Native technology.

• As a candidate for this position, you are not expected to have experience with all the technologies and responsibilities listed below. However, we are seeking a developer with a solid foundation in modern PHP/Laravel development that can demonstrate this, loves to learn, and is ready to dive in and work with the latest Laravel and Hotwire Native technologies daily.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Qualities for Success

• At least 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Fluency with PHP, utilizing objects and design patterns, specifically within the Laravel framework 
• Strong experience with Laravel features including Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, routing, middleware, and artisan commands 
• Overall proficiency within the LAMP stack with emphasis on Laravel development practices 
• Experience with Hotwire (Turbo, Stimulus) or willingness to learn quickly 
• Knowledge of Hotwire Native for mobile app development or strong interest in learning 
• Exposure to JavaScript, specifically Stimulus.js and modern ES6+ JavaScript 
• Understanding of responsive design principles for multi-device compatibility (web, mobile, handheld scanners) 
• Exposure to Agile development, JIRA, git and other development tools and methodologies 
• Excellent understanding of modern HTML and CSS 
• Experience working on large codebase with version control best practices 
• Fluency in optimization and troubleshooting techniques for both web and mobile environments 
• Understanding of mobile device constraints and optimization strategies 
• Experience with database design and optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL) 
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Laravel testing) preferred 
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely 
• Ability to complete computer-based training 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
• Ability to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $62,000 - $70,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.