Backend Developer (Laravel)
Remote (Global) or Hybrid (UK)
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £50,000
Tech Stack: Laravel, PHP 7.4, RabbitMQ, Redis, Elasticsearch, VueJS
The Role
As a Backend Developer (Laravel), you'll architect and maintain scalable backend systems that support our growing eCommerce operations and internal tools. You'll work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver features that matter — writing clean, maintainable code while contributing to the technical direction of the platform.
This is a full-time, permanent role. Remote candidates are welcome, and UK-based developers can choose a hybrid setup.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend features using PHP 7.4 and Laravel 8.4
Build and maintain APIs and integrations with services like Redis, RabbitMQ, and Elasticsearch
Collaborate with frontend engineers using and
Optimize code for speed, security, and maintainability
Write automated tests and debug issues across multiple environments
Take ownership of tasks and projects, managing priorities independently
Contribute to architecture decisions and technical strategy with the team
What You Need
2+ years experience with Laravel and PHP-based backend development
Strong experience building and consuming APIs
Solid understanding of SQL databases and database optimisation
Familiarity with queues, caching, and background processing (e.g., Redis, Horizon, RabbitMQ)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Passion for clean, readable code and continuous learning
Nice To Have
Experience with Elasticsearch or App Search
Knowledge of OAuth2 / Laravel Passport
Familiarity with Laravel DevOps tools (Telescope, Envoy)
Prior experience in remote teams or startup environments
Why Us?
Flexible working hours and remote-friendly setup (hybrid optional in the UK)
Apple equipment provided (for UK-based developers)
UK visa sponsorship after 6–12 months (subject to performance)
28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday off
Extra day of holiday rewarded for each year of service
Expenses-paid tech conference trips (e.g., Larameets)
Pension scheme
Team events, socials, and days out
Staff discounts on tech and more
Free onsite parking (UK HQ)
Inclusive, values-driven culture celebrating diversity
Opportunity to build products that have a real impact on sustainability