Senior Software Engineer
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Location: Leicester (Hybrid - 2 days in the office) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits
Build meaningful software. Shape the tech. Influence the future.
Were on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer whos excited by more than just code - someone ready to make real decisions, drive innovation, and be part of something thats growing fast.
This role isnt about maintaining the status quo. Its about leading from the front - architecting systems, mentoring a team, and working on projects that have a visible impact on thousands of users. Youll join a tight-knit, ambitious dev team where your voice truly shapes what we build next.
What Youll Work On
Design and build new features in Laravel and Vue.js that power real products used daily.
Architect scalable, secure APIs and backend services from the ground up.
Lead code reviews, mentor mid/junior developers, and help level up the whole team.
Influence technical direction, tooling, and architecture.
Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to shape features with purpose.
Our Tech Stack
PHP 8.x with Laravel
Vue.js, TypeScript
PostgreSQL / MySQL
Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD
AWS (ECS, S3, CloudWatch)
Youll Fit In If You...
Have 5+ years of hands-on experience building web applications at scale.
Are highly proficient with Laravel and modern PHP practices.
Are comfortable working with Vue.js or similar reactive frameworks.
Enjoy mentoring others, collaborating on technical challenges, and helping set direction.
Are UK-based and able to commute to our Leicester office two days per week.
Have some mentoring or management experience - or are eager to grow into a leadership role.
Bonus Points For
Experience with AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes
Familiarity with agile practices, testing, and feature flagging
A GitHub profile or portfolio showcasing past projects
What We Offer
£60,000 - £70,000 salary, depending on experience
Hybrid working (3 days remote)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Learning and development budget
A collaborative, open-minded team where your input really matters
Senior Software Engineer
Location: Leicester (Hybrid - 2 days in the office) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits
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