Requirements
Must have:
- 3-4+ years experience in backend or full-stack web development - Strong experience with the Symfony framework - Knowledge of routing, services, security, dependency injection, and Doctrine - Experience with React and/or (or willingness to upskill) - Good understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript - Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL databases - Familiarity with Docker and Git workflows - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Passion for writing clean, maintainable code - Experience working with AWS or cloud platforms (desirable) - Exposure to asynchronous processing (e.g., Symfony Messenger) (desirable)
Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance APIs using Symfony (v5/6/7) and API Platform - Write scalable and secure backend logic following industry best practices - Work with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL - Build responsive UI features using React and - Use modern JavaScript (ES6+), hooks, state management, and functional components - Write unit, integration, and functional tests using PHPUnit and Jest - Follow PSR‑12, SOLID principles, and clean code practices - Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architecture sessions - Collaborate closely with other developers, product teams, and stakeholders - Use Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines for deployment - Work with Docker for containerised development
Company:
We are a growing tech-driven organisation based in Leeds City Centre, offering a hybrid work environment with 3+ days onsite. Our team is collaborative and supportive, focused on building high-performing, scalable digital solutions. We offer a competitive salary range of £45,000-£55,000, opportunities for career progression into senior or full-stack roles, and an excellent working environment with a great team culture.