We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing business. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically strong environment, delivering applications that support critical infrastructure and services across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on public sector.
The Role
As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of web-based applications and services. The role will involve working across the full development lifecycle, from gathering requirements through to deployment and ongoing support.
You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions, while contributing to best practices and technical standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining web applications, primarily using PHP (Symfony)
Designing and implementing API integrations with internal and external systems
Writing clean, maintainable, and secure code
Troubleshooting and resolving application and integration issues
Supporting and improving existing systems and services
Participating in code reviews and contributing to development standards
Writing and maintaining technical documentation
Collaborating with stakeholders to define and refine requirements
Mentoring junior team members where required
TDD (test driven development) and knowledge / awareness of unit tests is required, though a minor part of the role.
Skills & Experience
We are interested in candidates with experience in the following areas:
Strong PHP development experience, ideally with Symfony
Experience with microservice design and API integration (RESTful services)
Experience working with Python
Frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Basic / working knowledge of SQL, including queries and joins
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Understanding of web security and performance best practices
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
What’s on Offer
Bonus scheme
Generous pension contribution
33 days annual leave
Private medical cover
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Clear progression pathways within a growing organisation
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the end clients, successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks, including relevant security vetting.
The role is hybrid - Willingness and ability to be on site in Manchester / the North West approx 2 days a week is essential.
If you are an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong PHP, API integration, and Python skills, and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply for further information.