About Diode
Established in 2020, we’re a multi award-winning tech company turning data into actionable insights and value for our partners.
We work collaboratively with our partners to create software solutions that aggregate and analyse data, deliver evidence-based insights, and create amazing digital experiences — helping their customers make more sustainable business decisions with confidence.
Our tech is trusted by major players in the banking and automotive sectors, including NatWest Group (Lombard, Coutts, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank), Athlon (part of Mercedes-Benz), and Northgate Van Hire (part of Redde Northgate PLC). By combining our core tech with deep sector expertise, we deliver bespoke, white-label solutions that solve real problems and create measurable value for our partners.
Keep reading if you want to join an agile company where you’ll drive positive change as part of a supportive team, working on collaborative projects with leading corporates.
The role in a nutshell
* Develop and test an exciting pipeline of new propositions for our secure and scalable web platform, while modernising legacy code to improve the core features.
* Work in our sprint cycles, with support from the team, while having the autonomy to take ownership of your workflow.
* Share ideas to overcome development challenges and collaborate with the team to build a quality product.
* Help shape the team’s approach to development. Explore and learn the latest best practices from the wider community.
Ideally, we’re looking for someone with
* 3+ years’ experience in web development or software engineering.
* Proven PHP development experience, with deep knowledge of Laravel and the TALL Stack.
* Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL).
* Familiarity with Git version control (e.g. Bitbucket or GitHub).
* A positive attitude, self-motivation, and the ability to work clearly and systematically — both independently and as part of a team.
* A thoughtful and practical approach to solving problems, with openness to collaboration and learning.
* An ability to work well remotely.
Don’t tick all the boxes? We would still like to hear from you even if you don’t meet all the requirements.
Bonus points for:
* Exposure to Docker or containerised workflows.
* Experience working on SaaS platforms or building white-label web applications.
* Familiarity with Agile development environments.
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
What we offer
* 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, the gap between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday off.
* Ongoing support to build skills, grow in your role, and get involved in projects that match your interests and career goals.
* Monthly 1:1 with the CEO to gain business insight, share ideas, and reflect on personal impact and opportunities for change.
* Flexible working hours and remote first working, with access to a central London office (NatWest Accelerator Hub) and quarterly team meet-ups.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates — and we especially encourage women and other underrepresented groups in tech to apply.