Crosstide is a London-based digital transformation consultancy with a proven track record of delivering high value and complex software development for enterprise businesses. Engineering quality and speed to value are the DNA of the business, true to the founding values of quality, simplicity and collaboration.
We’re looking for a Lead Engineer to join a major transformation programme modernising and consolidating legacy systems. This role will suit someone with deep technical expertise and a hands-on leadership style - someone who takes pride in engineering excellence, clear communication, and delivering measurable value.
Key Requirements (Must Have):
* Deep Laravel / PHP expertise, including experience upgrading legacy systems (Laravel 4 → 10–12, PHP 5 → 8)
* Strong Cloud & DevOps experience - Ideally Azure
* Front-end competence with Vue or React
* Strong SQL knowledge and API integration experience
* Proven ability to lead engineers and uphold quality standards
* Experience modernising and consolidating legacy platforms
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have:
* Familiarity with .NET Core / C#
* WordPress migration or plugin experience
* Exposure to Docker / Kubernetes
* Experience managing offshore or burst resources
* Understanding of micro-frontend or composable architecture
* Awareness of security and secrets management best practices
* Background in R&D or optimisation projects
Contract Details:
* Outside IR35
* 6 months initial contract
* Must be able to travel to Derby at least one day per week
If you’re an experienced Laravel engineer with a passion for quality, modernisation, and collaborative problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.