Summary
Join a growing SaaS company building scalable backend systems and APIs. Take ownership of architecture, modernize cloud-based platforms, optimize databases, and collaborate closely with product, frontend, and design teams while developing new solutions using modern PHP technologies.
Highlights
Backend ownership role in a growing SaaS environment with opportunities to modernize systems, build new products, work with AWS, and influence architecture in a collaborative agile team.
Description
Backend Developer
Romsey, Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 remote, flexible)£45,000 - £50,000 + BenefitsOOP, PHP, LaravelMy client build innovative SaaS solutions that help organisations monitor, manage, and optimise critical infrastructure.
Following recent growth and their migration to AWS, they're investing heavily in modernising their platform and building new products.
I'm now looking for a Backend Developer to join their agile team and play a key role in shaping the future of their technology.
The Role
This is a hands-on backend role with real ownership.
You'll work across both:
Stabilising and improving existing Laravel-based systemsDesigning and building new SaaS products using a modern tech stackYou'll act as the backend authority within a small, collaborative team, working closely with a Frontend Developer and Senior UX/UI Designer.
What You'll Be Doing
Design & Development
Build and maintain scalable SaaS applicationsDevelop clean, well-structured backend systems using modern LaravelDesign and implement robust RESTful APIs for a React frontendArchitecture & Ownership
Own backend architecture and code qualityDesign multi-tenant database structuresApply best practices (service patterns, Eloquent optimisation, clean architecture)System Optimisation
Improve performance and reliability of legacy systemsHandle complex data migrationsProactively enhance system securityCloud & DevOps
Help modernise systems using AWS managed servicesMaintain and improve CI/CD pipelinesSupport automated, reliable deploymentsCollaboration
Work closely with frontend and UX on product developmentContribute to product discovery and backlog shapingParticipate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies (Jira)Key Technical Requirements
3+ years commercial experience in backend developmentStrong PHP (8.x) and deep Laravel expertiseSolid PostgreSQL experience (schema design, optimisation)Experience building APIs and integrating with frontend frameworks (ideally React)Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM and TDDNice to Have
Experience with AWS and infrastructure modernisationCI/CD pipeline design and managementExposure to AI tooling (e.g.
GitHub Copilot, Claude)Experience with agentic AI systemsFamiliarity with Figma workflows Interested in this position? Send your CV to tomrayner@spectrumit.co.uk or give me a call on 02380 765 808
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