JOB SUMMARY

We’re looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong front end experience. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services, real-time applications, and CI/CD pipelines that power our platform.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience building RESTful APIs in PHP with a deep understanding of the Laravel ecosystem
• Proficiency with Node.js and Socket.io for real-time web applications
• Solid knowledge of frontend technologies, especially Vue.js and jQuery
• Deep experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL, including indexing, query optimization, and schema migrations
• Hands-on experience with Redis and RabbitMQ
• Proven expertise in Git, GitHub Workflows, and GitHub Actions for continuous integration/deployment
• Strong command of Docker, including optimized Dockerfile creation and multi-container setups via Docker Compose
• Process-driven with a passion for clean architecture, automated workflows, and continuous improvement
• Excellent documentation habits and a drive to make systems more maintainable and understandable
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: Up to £47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG1 1J

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using Laravel and modern PHP practices
• Develop and support real-time Node.js services using Socket.io
• Collaborate with frontend developers using Vue.js and jQuery to deliver seamless user experiences
• Architect and optimize relational databases in PostgreSQL and MySQL (including schema design and performance tuning)
• Leverage Redis for caching and pub/sub mechanisms; integrate with RabbitMQ for message queuing and routing
• Build, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and GitHub Workflows (including tests, multi-stage builds, and security scans)
• Containerize services using Docker and manage local development environments with Docker Compose
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and technical guides
• Participate in code reviews and advocate for engineering best practices (testing, SOLID principles, automation)
• Identify and implement refactoring opportunities and workflow improvements