π Senior PHP Full Stack Developer - Lead & Shape the Future
Modern Laravel/TALL Stack | Newcastle | Β£60k + Benefits
π Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
π° Salary: Β£60,000 + Comprehensive benefits
β° Contract: Permanent, Full-time | Flexible working available
π― Start: Immediate start available for the right candidate
π₯ Why Senior Developers Are Choosing Us
Tired of being micromanaged in outdated legacy systems? Step into a role where your expertise drives real architectural decisions and your code impacts thousands of users daily.
This isn't just another PHP role - you'll be the technical leader shaping a modern, scalable platform using the latest Laravel ecosystem tools that industry leaders rely on.
π― What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional
β¨ Technical Leadership: Drive architectural decisions and shape best practices
π Modern Stack: Work with Laravel 10+, TALL stack, Docker, AWS - no legacy baggage
π Scale Impact: Your solutions will handle growing user demands and complex integrations
π€ Small Team, Big Influence: Every line of code you write matters
πͺ Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of Laravel ecosystem evolution
π Your Technical Playground
Backend Mastery
- Service Architecture: Design and build scalable Laravel services from the ground up
- Queue Management: Optimize background job processing and error handling strategies
- API Development: Create robust integrations with Twilio, RingCentral, AWS, and internal services
- Database Optimization: Leverage MySQL and Redis for high-performance data operations
Full Stack Excellence
- Frontend Innovation: Build dynamic UIs with Livewire, TailwindCSS, and Alpine.js
- Modern Workflow: Utilize Vite for lightning-fast development and builds
- Component Architecture: Create reusable, maintainable frontend components
DevOps & Infrastructure
- Containerization: Work with Docker and docker-compose for seamless development
- CI/CD Enhancement: Collaborate with DevOps to improve deployment pipelines
- AWS Integration: Leverage cloud services for scalable solutions
Technical Leadership
- Code Quality Champion: Establish clean coding patterns and review standards
- Mentorship: Guide junior developers and share best practices
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to technical roadmap and architecture decisions
π― Your Expert Profile
Technical Must-Haves:
- Modern PHP (8.0+) - You know the latest features inside and out
- Laravel (10+) - Advanced experience with Eloquent, Artisan, Service Providers
- TALL Stack Proficiency - Livewire, Alpine.js, TailwindCSS, and Vite
- Database Expertise - Complex MySQL queries, optimization, and Redis caching
- Docker Experience - Comfortable with containerized development environments
- Queue Systems - Background job processing and error handling strategies
Nice-to-Have Superpowers:
- AWS Services experience (S3, SQS, Lambda)
- Third-party Integrations (Twilio, RingCentral, payment gateways)
- Testing Frameworks (PHPUnit, Laravel Dusk)
- Performance Optimization experience
- Team Leadership or mentoring experience
Your Professional DNA:
- Problem Solver - You love tackling complex technical challenges
- Quality Focused - You write code that's maintainable and scalable
- Collaborative Leader - You can guide without micromanaging
- Communicator - You explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Continuous Learner - You stay current with Laravel ecosystem trends
π What's in It for You
π° Compensation & Growth
- Competitive Salary: Β£60,000 (room for exceptional candidates)
- Career Progression: Clear path to Technical Lead/Architecture roles
- Learning Investment: Conference attendance and certification support
- Performance Reviews: Regular salary reviews based on impact and growth
π’ Work Environment
- Technical Autonomy: Make architectural decisions that matter
- Modern Office: Cobalt Business Park with excellent facilities
- Flexible Working: Remote options and flexible hours available
- Small Team Impact: Your contributions are visible and valued
- No Corporate Bureaucracy: Direct access to decision-makers
π Benefits Package
- Healthcare Coverage through Medicash
- Company Pension Scheme with contributions
- Comprehensive Sick Pay
- Professional Development Budget
- Modern Equipment - MacBook Pro, multiple monitors, your choice of setup
π Growth Opportunities
- Technical Leadership - Lead project architecture and technical decisions
- Team Building - Help recruit and mentor new team members
- Technology Innovation - Introduce new tools and practices
- Conference Speaking - Represent the company at tech events
π Your Code Will Power:
- High-traffic Platform serving thousands of active users
- Complex Integrations with major third-party services
- Real-time Features using WebSockets and background processing
- Scalable Architecture built for rapid growth
- Modern UI/UX that users love and developers enjoy building
π‘ What Senior Developers Say About Us:
"Finally found a place where I can use modern PHP practices and actually influence technical decisions. The codebase is clean, the team is collaborative, and the problems are genuinely interesting to solve." - Current Senior Developer
π― Ready to Lead Technical Innovation?
This role is perfect for a senior developer who wants to move beyond just coding and start shaping technical direction while working with cutting-edge tools.
π Apply Today - Shape the Future of Our Platform!
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