Fullstack Engineer (PHP/JavaScript)

TL;DR

Fullstack Engineer (PHP/JavaScript): Designing and delivering next-generation privacy-first analytics capabilities and AI-powered insights for the hirify.global platform with an accent on rapid prototyping and scalable product innovations. Focus on end-to-end ownership of features from concept to production and integrating AI-powered tools to accelerate delivery.

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom

Company

A profitable, self-funded privacy-first open-source analytics platform used by organisations across 190+ countries.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and deliver new features across the backend (PHP) and frontend (JavaScript), utilizing Python and Node.js where necessary.
• Rapidly explore and validate new product ideas, with a particular focus on AI-powered insights and analytics features.
• Own the entire development lifecycle end-to-end, from initial concept and prototyping through to deployment and integration into the core platform.
• Collaborate directly with co-founders and senior engineers to share prototypes and spread innovation practices.
• Write automated tests, perform code reviews, and produce clear technical documentation to ensure scalability and security.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in backend development (PHP or Python) and frontend development (JavaScript).
• Must be based in the United Kingdom.
• Proven track record of delivering features end-to-end from prototyping to production.
• Product-oriented mindset with the ability to work autonomously in a small, fast-moving team.
• Excellent English communication skills for explaining technical trade-offs and rationale.
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and experience with automated testing.

Nice to have

• Experience with analytics, reporting, data visualization, or AI/ML integrations.
• Background contributing to or building open-source projects.
• Familiarity with UX principles and data-driven product design.
• German language proficiency.
• Experience using AI-powered tools to accelerate experimentation and development.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work arrangement within the UK with flexible working hours.
• Remote office budget and home equipment provided.
• Health insurance, mental health support, and a volunteering day.
• 25 days paid holiday plus national public holidays.
• Annual learning budget for professional growth.