Join a UK recruitment tech startup as their first technical hire and build your pathway to CTO - perfect for ambitious developers ready to make their mark. The most exciting opportunities often come from being part of something from the very beginning. We're a bootstrapped UK recruitment technology startup seeking a talented Filipino developer who's ready to step up, take ownership, and grow alongside a platform that's set to transform how companies and candidates connect. This isn't just another development job - it's your chance to be employee number one in tech, with genuine equity potential and a clear route to CTO. About The Company This ambitious UK-based recruitment technology venture is building a platform that goes far beyond traditional job boards. Incorporating video profiles, AI-powered matching, and innovative search functionality, the platform aims to revolutionise the recruitment industry. As a bootstrapped startup with committed founders and a solid roadmap, there's authentic opportunity to influence technical direction and share in future success. The Role As the founding technical hire, you'll work directly with UK-based founders to shape and build the platform's future. This is a full-time remote position offering genuine ownership over technical decisions and platform development. Your contributions will be visible, valued, and directly tied to company success. This role provides invaluable international startup experience that will significantly enhance your professional profile and open doors throughout your career. Here\'s what you\'ll be doing: - Maintain and progressively enhance the existing WordPress-based recruitment platform - Collaborate on the technical roadmap for migrating towards Laravel and React architecture - Implement new features that improve user experience for employers and job seekers - Work with AWS services to manage cloud infrastructure and optimize platform performance - Integrate AI-powered features and advanced search functionality as the platform evolves - Participate directly in product strategy discussions with founders, influencing platform direction Here are the skills you\'ll need: - 2-3 years professional experience in PHP development with solid WordPress knowledge - Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 for frontend development - Foundational understanding of Laravel framework or willingness to learn quickly - Familiarity with React or similar modern JavaScript frameworks - Basic experience with AWS services or cloud platforms (EC2, S3, RDS) - Comfortable using Git for version control and collaborative development - Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities and capacity for independent work - Good English communication skills for effective collaboration with UK-based team - Entrepreneurial mindset and genuine excitement about startup environments Work Permissions You must have the right to work in your location. This is a fully remote position based in the Philippines. Compensation and benefits: - Full-time salary: ₱50,000 - ₱80,000 per month (based on experience level) - Completely remote working with flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle - Equity and share options available after demonstrating consistent performance - Revenue share opportunities as the platform achieves commercial milestones - Defined pathway to CTO position as the company scales and team expands - Direct mentorship from UK founders with extensive business experience - Professional development support including courses, certifications, and learning resources - Opportunity to build and eventually lead a development team as we grow Why This Opportunity Matters The recruitment technology sector continues experiencing rapid growth, with AI and automation creating exciting new possibilities. For developers willing to join early-stage ventures, the potential rewards - both financial through equity and professional through accelerated responsibility - far exceed traditional employment. Filipino developers are gaining exceptional recognition globally for combining technical skill with reliability and strong work ethic. This role offers something increasingly rare: genuine ground-floor opportunity with a UK company, international experience that transforms your CV, and the chance to say "I built that" rather than "I contributed to that." The technical skills you'll develop - from platform architecture to AI integration - position you perfectly for senior roles across global markets. Discover your next career milestone with The Opportunity Hub UK - connecting ambitious professionals worldwide with transformative opportunities.