PHP Laravel Software Developer - shape and develop a product, future leadership opportunity.
Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week in Halifax)
Benefits: 30 days, including bank holidays + birthday off, pension, flexible working, company trips
About the Company Are you looking to join an ambitious business, doing things ethically and in the right way?
You will be helping them shape the redevelopment of a product and create a cutting edge SaaS Portal Product.
The company focuses on transparency, customer empowerment, and innovative digital solutions.
Halifax based office, great culture, in house cafe, parking available, centrally based.
Role Overview The ideal candidate is a hands-on PHP Software Developer with experience in both front-end and back-end development. You should be self-motivated, comfortable working independently, and thrive in a small business/startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
Independently manage bug fixes and change requests.
Assist with process mapping, system diagram creation, and documentation.
Take ownership of specific projects and new product developments.
Contribute to the design, build, and testing of new features.
Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and customer-facing applications.
Ensure secure development practices, automated testing, and version releases.
Maintain and enhance InfoSec and technology compliance standards.
Support CRM, Customer Portal updates, and external integrations.Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience in full stack development (front-end & back-end technologies).
Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a startup/small business environment.
Strong documentation skills (system architecture, data flows, process mapping).
Experience in SaaS development (build, deploy, maintain).
Strong API development & maintenance skills.
Secure development experience (automated testing, version releases, patch notes).
Understanding of App development & maintenance.
Knowledge of InfoSec & technology compliance (risk management, hosting client audits, policy testing).Desirable (But Not Essential) Skills
Exposure to AI automation projects.
Experience with CRM and Customer Portal development.
Background in fin-tech or other regulated industries.Role Progression & Milestones 3 months: Independently working through bugs and change requests, contributing to process mapping.
6 months: Taking ownership of projects, supporting integrations and CRM enhancements.
12 months: Leading key technology initiatives (App development, SaaS expansion, AI automation), with potential progression into a senior CIO role.
Why Join?
Opportunity to shape technology strategy in a growing digital-first business.
Hybrid working model with flexibility.
30 days annual leave (including bank holidays + birthday off).
Career progression with leadership opportunities.If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and help drive innovation, we’d love to hear from you!
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