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Senior Full Stack Web Developer (PHP)

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Senior full-stack developer building and maintaining PHP web applications (Laravel/Symfony) with JavaScript/TypeScript front ends (React/Vue/Angular) and MySQL databases for one of the UK's established vaping brands, spanning ecommerce and retail. Day to day: APIs, Docker, CI/CD, web servers, and mentoring junior developers, with remote working offered.

Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:
  • We require strong proficiency in PHP, including modern versions, object-oriented programming, and best practices.
  • We require extensive experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or similar.
  • We require solid front-end development skills using JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • We require experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
  • We require a deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
  • We require experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • We require experience using Git, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews.
  • We require a strong working knowledge of Composer.
  • We require experience with npm and Node.js.
  • We require familiarity with build tools such as Vite or Webpack.
  • We require experience working in Linux-based development environments.
  • We require strong experience with MySQL.
  • We require understanding of database design, indexing, and performance optimisation.
  • We require experience with ORMs such as Eloquent or Doctrine.
  • We require knowledge of caching systems such as Redis or Memcached.
  • We require proven experience designing scalable and maintainable applications.
  • We require a strong understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns.
  • We require experience writing clean, testable, and well-documented code.
  • We require understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization.
  • We require experience with CI/CD pipelines.
  • We require familiarity with Docker and containerised environments.
  • We require understanding of server management and web servers such as Nginx and Apache.
  • We require 5+ years of professional development experience, primarily with PHP.
  • We require a proven track record of delivering production-grade web applications.
  • We require previous experience in a senior role.
  • We require strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • We require the ability to mentor and support junior developers.
  • We require excellent communication skills.
  • We require a proactive mindset with strong ownership of work.
  • Nice to have: familiarity with GraphQL.
  • Nice to have: experience with microservices architecture.
  • Nice to have: exposure to automated testing pipelines and QA processes.
  • Nice to have: experience working with Magento 2 and building modules.
  • Nice to have: understanding or experience working with AI agents.
Responsibilities:
  • We will design and develop scalable, maintainable web applications using PHP and modern web technologies.
  • We will build and maintain backend functionality, APIs, and database-driven features.
  • We will develop responsive front-end interfaces using JavaScript or TypeScript and modern frameworks.
  • We will write clean, testable, and well-documented code.
  • We will work with MySQL to design, optimise, and maintain database structures and queries.
  • We will use Git, Composer, npm, and relevant build tools in our development workflow.
  • We will work within Linux-based development environments and support deployment processes.
  • We will contribute to CI/CD pipelines and containerised development using Docker.
  • We will manage and support web server environments such as Nginx and Apache.
  • We will implement secure API authentication and authorization practices.
  • We will mentor and support junior developers.
  • We will collaborate across the team to deliver production-grade web applications.
Technologies:
  • AI
  • API
  • Angular
  • Backend
  • CI/CD
  • Composer
  • Docker
  • Doctrine
  • Frontend
  • Git
  • GraphQL
  • HTML5
  • Support
  • JavaScript
  • Laravel
  • Linux
  • Magento
  • MVC
  • MySQL
  • Nginx
  • NPM
  • PHP
  • React
  • Redis
  • Security
  • Symfony
  • TypeScript
  • Vue
  • Webpack
  • Web
  • microservices
  • NodeJS
  • DevOps
  • OOP
  • Fullstack

More:

We are one of the UKs most established vaping brands, with over 15 years of industry experience. We operate across ecommerce and retail, and we are known for our high-quality vaping products, UK manufacturing capabilities, and strong focus on customer service. With a loyal customer base and nationwide presence, we continue to position ourselves as a trusted leader in the vaping sector. This is a senior full stack web developer role offering £50k-£60k DOE and remote working.

last updated 37 week of 2026

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