Overview
DestinationCore create digital products and websites for the destination marketing and tourism sector. We’re a small, collaborative team delivering high-quality software for more than 40 clients across the UK and US.
We’re looking for an experienced Mid-Weight Full Stack Developer to help deliver high-quality websites and software to our growing client base - taking a leading role in improving standards, mentoring other developers, and turning our Technical Lead’s product vision into reality.
Key responsibilities
* Developing DestinationCore websites and web-related products (approx. 60% front-end / 40% back-end) using Craft CMS, Laravel, and related technologies.
* Maintaining and updating the DestinationCore Initialisation Repository - the start point from which all DestinationCore websites are built.
* Working closely with the Technical Lead to refine and implement the overall DestinationCore product roadmap.
* Acting as a key link between the Technical Lead and development team - supporting, mentoring, and guiding others on quality and process standards.
* Collaborating daily with our project management team to plan, prioritise, and deliver client work effectively.
* Overseeing tickets through the DestinationCore Service Desk - helping prioritise, plan, and resolve issues in line with client SLAs.
* Working with our UK-based development partners to manage workload distribution and ensure smooth delivery.
* Enhancing and maintaining our internal Laravel-based systems and Craft CMS plugin.
* Troubleshooting issues and contributing to continuous improvements across the DestinationCore platform.
Technology stack
Our core stack includes:
* CMS: Craft CMS (Twig templating, YII Framework - changing to Laravel in the next 18 months)
* Front-end: HTML, SASS/CSS (Tailwind), Webpack build process
* Database: MySQL
* Version control: Git (GitHub)
* Hosting & DevOps: Servd
* Workflow & Communication: Slack, Monday.com
We’re always evolving our tools and workflows - and welcome developers who want to influence how we improve.
What you’ll need
* Around five years’ commercial development experience, ideally gained in an agency or fast-paced digital environment.
* Confident with PHP and familiar with frameworks such as Laravel.
* Experience working with Craft CMS or similar modern content management systems.
* Comfortable using Git and collaborative version control workflows.
* An eye for detail, a problem-solving mindset, and a focus on maintainability and scalability.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you’ll work closely with developers, project managers, and our Technical Lead.
Nice to have
* Experience mentoring or supporting junior developers.
* Awareness of accessibility and performance best practice.
* Familiarity with DevOps tools or deployment environments such as Servd, or AWS.
* Strong working knowledge of local development platforms such as Valet, DDEV or Vagrant.
* Understanding of UX and UI principles.
* Exposure or experience working with AI tools and standards (MCPs, LLMs etc)
Why DestinationCore
You’ll join a small, ambitious team who are passionate about building great products for places. We value collaboration, flexibility, and attention to detail. You’ll have the freedom to influence how we work, help shape our technical direction, and support the growth of the developers around you - all while contributing to a product used by destinations across the UK and the US.
Practical details
Location: Remote with optional Ipswich office days (Tuesdays/Wednesdays)
Working pattern: You’ll attend our daily 9am stand-up (remote), and join the full team in the Ipswich office once a month for an all-team day (with lunch provided).
Salary: Dependant on experience
Contract: Permanent, full time
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Software Development
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