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Immediate start available for the right candidate Why Senior Developers Are Choosing Us Tired of being micromanaged in outdated legacy systems?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! We're committed to building a diverse team and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. Please note: To be considered for this role, you’ll need to set up a free profile on Perspectv. It only takes 2 minutes and helps us match you quickly with this and other suitable opportunities. Create your free profile here: https://tr.ee/QYpGYr