Senior Software Engineer (PHP/React)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (PHP/React): Developing a bespoke SaaS product and enhancing features through APIs and microservices with an accent on backend scalability and fullstack integration. Focus on transforming technical architecture, performing code reviews, and optimizing high-load environments in AWS.

Location: Hybrid / Flexible in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Company

A well-established tech-first business undergoing a complete technical transformation to grow its bespoke software platform.

What you will do

• Develop backend software using PHP within a high-load environment.
• Build and enhance APIs and microservices for a SaaS product.
• Translate complex concepts and requirements into a functional bespoke software platform.
• Collaborate closely with agile teams to ensure the timely delivery of software.
• Maintain continuous integration pipelines and perform comprehensive code reviews.
• Develop and manage services within an AWS cloud environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and experience with Laravel or Symfony frameworks.
• Experience with fullstack Javascript, Typescript, Node, and React.
• Cloud exposure, ideally with AWS (Azure or GCP are also acceptable).
• Practical experience with RDBMS, specifically MySQL.
• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and REST APIs.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with additional benefits.
• Opportunity to lead technical direction and mentor junior team members.
• Work with a business that has a clear strategy for product growth and development.
• Flexible/Hybrid working arrangement.