🚀 Senior PHP Full Stack Developer - Lead & Shape the Future
Modern Laravel/TALL Stack | Newcastle | £60k + Benefits
📍 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
💰 Salary: £60,000 + Comprehensive benefits
⏰ Contract: Permanent, Full-time | Flexible working available
🎯 Start: Immediate start available for the right candidate
🔥 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Tired of being micromanaged in outdated legacy systems?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.
🎯 What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional
✨ Technical Leadership: Drive architectural decisions and shape best practices
🛠 Modern Stack: Work with Laravel 10+, TALL stack, Docker, AWS - no legacy baggage
📈 Scale Impact: Your solutions will handle growing user demands and complex integrations
🤝 Small Team, Big Influence: Every line of code you write matters
🎪 Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of Laravel ecosystem evolution
🛠 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
🎯 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
🎁 What's in It for You
💰 Compensation & Growth
* Competitive Salary: £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
🏢 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
🌟 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
📈 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
🚀 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
💡 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
🎯 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.
🚀 Apply Today - Shape the Future of Our Platform!
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