Salary: £55,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Minimum of 6 years developing commercial-grade PHP applications At least 2 years of experience as a team leader or manager Proficient in Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Experience with CakePHP or another MVC framework Knowledge of SOAP, GraphQL, RESTful APIs Understanding of relational database design, normalization, and indexing Experience in e-commerce or shipping is a plus Intermediate understanding of cloud computing techniques and best practices Strong enthusiasm for developer efficiency and smooth CI/CD pipelines Proven experience leading or managing engineers in a team environment Experience running performance reviews and developing engineers Experience hiring and building engineering teams Strong understanding of delivery management, including planning, estimation, and accountability Responsibilities: Manage a small team of engineers (5–6 developers) to ensure consistent delivery and high engineering standards Fix bugs and design infrastructure and systems Build new features and maintain Linux-based development and production servers Collaborate with the wider team to add value to the Shiptheory platform Build and maintain scalable deployment pipelines Review and provide feedback on code delivered by other developers Mentor and lead junior developers in system design and best practices Identify risks and make suggestions for improvement Contribute to internal and external documentation Technologies: CakePHP CI/CD Cloud CSS GraphQL JavaScript Linux MVC PHP Python SOAP Exposed GitHub MySQL Web More: At Shiptheory, we are a leading SaaS e-commerce shipping management platform located in Bristol, dedicated to helping retailers streamline their fulfillment processes. We pride ourselves on our innovative and intelligent software that minimizes friction and aids in automation. Our culture emphasizes results, freedom, and a democratic environment where every team members contributions are valued. We offer an influential position in a proven startup, autonomy and creative freedom, flexible working hours, and generous annual paid time off. Join us as we continue to grow and impact thousands of customers lives. last updated 14 week of 2026