Role: Software Engineer
Location: Leeds, Colton (Hybrid)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Hours: 35 Per Week (Permanent)
We are looking for an ambitious Software Engineer to join us and help shape the future of our industry-leading technology.
First Locate are one of the UK’s largest outsource resources for debt resolution and payment processing. We have been a leading Debt Management business for over two decades. Our First Locate Family is made up of approx. 250 people from North and West Yorkshire who provide excellent customer service to all our clients and extended customers. Our Mission is simple: ‘Helping our clients efficiently manage their customers by providing high quality investigative and debt recovery specialists who deliver innovative and market-leading services’.
Our Core Values are the ‘Guiding light’ that steers all our people’s attitude and behaviour towards others. Ensuring we deliver our mission whilst treating all our people and customers with dignity and respect.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU?

As a key member of our Development Team, you will be able demonstrate the following:
Essential Skills:
· 2+ years of commercial experience in web-based software development.
· Strong PHP skills (legacy PHP 5.6 & modern Laravel projects).
· Deep understanding of SOLID principles.
· Experience integrating REST, SOAP, XML & JSON APIs.
· Proficiency in Laravel Framework.
· Frontend knowledge – HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery & other libraries).
· Strong MySQL skills, including complex relational database queries.
· Version control using Git.
· Agile/Scrum experience, collaborating closely in cross-functional teams.
· Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable (Bonus) Skills:
· DevOps experience (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
· Node.js & TypeScript (we use multiple Node.js services in production).
· Familiarity with AWS (S3, SQS, API Gateway, Lambda).
· Experience working with Microservices & RESTful APIs.
· Knowledge of Docker & Kubernetes (AWS EKS clusters).
· NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Maths (or 5+ years of equivalent commercial experience).

· Work with cutting-edge open-source technologies to develop innovative solutions.
· Collaborate with a supportive, cross-functional team in an Agile environment.
· Gain valuable experience in security frameworks like ISO27001, PCI-DSS, and financial regulations.
· Enjoy a structured hybrid working model, with in-office days for collaboration & remote flexibility.
· Be part of a company that values career growth and internal progression