We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer to help us redefine the music industry. The company has invented a new technology to produce on-demand vinyl records and built a web platform for music creators to create and sell their products worldwide via our store at zero cost. We are working with the leading record labels, streaming services, digital service providers, distributors, and iconic global artists who are keen to partner with us to build a global solution for physical media. But most of all, we would also like to give small artists and artists at the beginning of their careers frictionless access to offer vinyl and CDs to their fans via our innovative solution and planned production/fulfilment centres in Europe, USA, and Asia.
The vinyl market has been growing on average more than 20% yearly over the last 16 years, and even CDs are growing for the first time in two decades. Over 50 million creators are releasing their music online today, and they are growing 30% a year. They represent the fastest-growing music segment. Most of them would like to have their music on vinyl or CD for their friends & family, and especially their fans. elasticStage will provide them with easy and affordable access via its unique and scalable on-demand tech.
This role is ideal for an experienced full-stack engineer ready to step into broader ownership and delivery responsibilities, with future opportunities to evolve into a people management role.
Come join us and help scale a fast-growing, high-profile industry disruptor!
Requirements
Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
* Own end-to-end delivery of complex features and projects across Laravel, Vue 3, NodeJS, and AWS.
* Develop APIs and microservices that interact with various backend systems and frontend applications.
* Lead technical design, architecture, and implementation for new systems, APIs, microservices, and integrations powering on-demand manufacturing and our web platform.
* Collaborate with teams to define and implement new features, enhancing the software product and its capabilities.
* Optimise system performance, security, and scalability, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
* Participate in the architectural design and implementation of software solutions to meet business requirements.
* Take ownership of individual features and projects, seeing them through from requirements to delivery.
* Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
* Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of internal development processes and tools.
* Stay updated with the latest industry trends, continuously learning and applying new best practices in software development.
* Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical guidance; help raise the team’s engineering standards.
* Deliver projects from concept to production, including post-launch monitoring, iteration, and performance tuning.
* Proactively identify and drive technical improvements, optimisations, and refactors to improve developer experience and product stability.
* Own technical roadmaps for one or more product areas; ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with a strong foundation in PHP, including experience with Symfony or Laravel frameworks.
* Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React or Vue, Vue3 preferred).
* Experience working with databases: MySQL and PostgreSQL.
* Familiarity with AWS technologies (RDS, Elasticache, CloudFront, Elasticsearch, etc.).
* Strong knowledge of Docker and cloud-native deployment workflows.
* Experience with message brokers (Amazon SQS, RabbitMQ, or similar).
* Solid understanding of testing frameworks: PHPUnit for PHP, Vitest (preferred), or equivalent JS frameworks.
* Ability to write clean, maintainable, testable, and performant code.
* Strong collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills. Able to balance technical depth with pragmatic delivery.
* A track record of delivering production-ready systems end-to-end.
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience leading small teams or serving as a tech lead.
* Enthusiasm for mentoring others and growing into a people leadership role.
* Familiarity with automation or industrial software solutions.
* Knowledge of manufacturing or factory software systems.
* Experience with Node.js.
Benefits
What We Offer
* Industry-Leading Salary Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package that rewards your expertise and hard work.
* Generous Paid Holiday: Take advantage of 25 days of paid holiday to relax and recharge.
* Comprehensive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme.
* Cutting-Edge Tech Office Environment: Work in a modern, tech-driven office environment equipped with the latest tools and technology.
* Medical Insurance: Protect yourself with our comprehensive medical insurance plan.
Work Location
* Enjoy a hybrid work model with the flexibility to work from home, while spending at least 2 days a week in our vibrant Elstree/ Kings Cross offices.