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About Us
At C-Link, were revolutionising construction procurement by automating workflows and transforming how subcontractors win work. As a fast-growing ConTech company, we operate two key brands:
* C-Link (www.c-link.com) - Procurement software for main contractors and developers
* Prosper (www.weallprosper.co.uk) - A marketplace and lead generation platform for subcontractors.
With ambitious growth plans and a mission to redefine construction procurement, we are expanding our team and looking for an Engineering Team Lead - PHP & React to help shape our product and engineering culture while delivering technical excellence. This role reports directly to our CTO.
The Role
Were looking for a passionate and experienced Engineering Team Lead with deep PHP and React expertise, alongside strong leadership skills. Youll be responsible for guiding a small team of developers, setting the technical direction, and remaining hands-on in delivering high-quality software. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, thrives in a product-led environment, and wants to play a pivotal role in growing a collaborative, high-performing team.
This role is ideal for someone who is:
* A confident leader and mentor with a passion for team growth and technical excellence
* A full-stack engineer with a strong backend foundation (PHP) and solid React experience
* An effective communicator and collaborator across disciplines
* Energised by building both people and products
* Ideally located in the South East UK (West Sussex, Surrey areas)
What Youll Be Doing
* Lead and mentor a small team of developers, supporting their growth and performance
* Own and deliver key features across our React frontend and PHP backend stack
* Set and guide technical direction, contributing to architectural decisions
* Conduct code reviews and uphold high coding standards and best practices
* Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to translate ideas into solutions
* Champion quality, testing, automation, and CI/CD improvements
* Proactively identify risks and ensure timely delivery of projects
What Were Looking For
Essential Skills:
* Proven experience as a Team Lead or Senior Developer with leadership responsibilities
* 5+ years of hands-on PHP development (Laravel, Symfony, or custom middleware)
* 5+ years of React.js experience (Hooks, Context API, Redux or similar state libraries)
* Strong JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and frontend tooling experience (Webpack, Vite)
* Solid understanding of relational database design (MySQL)
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs, OAuth, and JWT-based authentication
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with AWS services (ECS, RDS, S3, CloudFormation)
* Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Jest, Cypress)
* Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments
* Experience managing technical debt and modernising legacy systems
Soft Skills
* Strategic thinker with a proactive and supportive leadership style
* Passionate about team growth, quality engineering, and continuous improvement
* Comfortable balancing hands-on coding with team management
* Strong ability to prioritise tasks, mitigate risks, and make critical decisions under pressure
Why Join Us?
Were a high-growth, innovative company where your contributions have real impact. Heres what we offer:
* Flexible work-life balance, including hybrid working
* Regular team-building and social events
* Auto-enrolment to our Company NEST pension scheme
* Discretionary performance bonuses
* 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
Salary:
The salary for this role is £70,000 - £75,000
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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