Senior Full Stack Web Developer (PHP) || Remote Working

Senior Full Stack Web Developer (PHP)
£50k-£60k DOE || Remote Working

About The Client
The client, is one of the UK’s most established vaping brands, with over 15 years of industry experience. Operating across ecommerce and retail, the business is known for its high-quality vaping products, UK manufacturing capabilities, and strong focus on customer service. With a loyal customer base and nationwide presence, the client continues to position itself as a trusted leader in the vaping sector.

Core Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in PHP (modern versions, OOP, best practices)
Extensive experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or similar
Solid front-end development skills using JavaScript / TypeScript
Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, or Angular)
Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
Essential Tools & Ecosystem

Experience with version control using Git (branching strategies, pull requests, codereviews)

Strong working knowledge of Composer
Experience with npm / Node.js
Familiarity with build tools (e.g. Vite, Webpack)
Experience working with Linux-based development environments
Backend & Database

Strong experience with MySQL
Understanding of database design, indexing, and performance optimisation
Experience with ORMs (e.g. Eloquent, Doctrine)
Knowledge of caching systems (Redis, Memcached)
Architecture & Best Practices

Proven experience designing scalable and maintainable applications
Strong understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns
Experience writing clean, testable, and well-documented code
Understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization
DevOps & Deployment

Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Docker and containerised environments
Understanding of server management and web servers (Nginx, Apache)
Experience

5+ years of professional development experience, primarily with PHP
Proven track record of delivering production-grade web applications
Previous experience in a senior role
Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to mentor and support junior developers
Excellent communication skills
Proactive mindset with strong ownership of work
Nice-to-Have

Familiarity with GraphQL
Experience with microservices architecture
Exposure to automated testing pipelines and QA processes
Experience working with magento 2 and building modules
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