Lead Developer (Laravel) Location: Exeter / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Contract: Permanent, Full-time Career Progression | Collaborative Culture | Modern Tech Stack | Exciting Growth Phase Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Developer with strong Laravel expertise and a solid understanding of full-stack and back-end development to join their growing technology team. This newly created position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the evolution of a modern, scalable platform while leading key projects from concept to delivery. Youll help shape the technical direction of the business, drive innovation, and mentor a talented team of developers as they deliver high-quality solutions that enhance performance and user experience. Working closely with the Head of Product, youll take a hands-on approach to architecting, developing, and deploying new features using Laravel, React, and related technologies. This role will suit someone who enjoys balancing technical leadership with hands-on coding, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in building elegant, efficient, and maintainable software. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, build, and deployment of scalable new platform features Architect clean, secure, and maintainable technical solutions Develop high-quality code across Laravel (PHP) and React (JavaScript/TypeScript) Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver robust, user-focused solutions Guide and mentor developers, championing best practice and continuous improvement Skills & Experience Proven experience as a full-stack or back-end developer with strong Laravel expertise Proficiency in React, MySQL, and cloud platforms (ideally AWS) Background in architecting and deploying complex applications Experience leading or mentoring within a development team Strong communication skills and a passion for technical excellence Bonus: experience with React Native, DevOps, or serverless architecture Whats on Offer Salary up to £70,000 (DOE) 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme and onboarding budget for equipment Supportive, collaborative team culture with genuine career progression Modern offices with hybrid working This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented Laravel Developer to step into a hands-on leadership role, combining back-end and full-stack development with technical direction and team mentorship within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Please note that the role requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.