Summary
A product-focused company in a regulated space is hiring a Fullstack PHP Developer to build and improve a well-established, high-traffic platform. The role offers end-to-end involvement across backend (Laravel) and frontend, with a focus on clean, pragmatic engineering. The tech stack includes PHP 8.x, MySQL, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS, Docker, and AWS. The working style is remote-first with occasional team meetups in Oxford.
Highlights
Remote-first role with rare in-person meetups (1-2 days/month). Small, collaborative team with shared ownership and lightweight processes. Modern tech stack with greenfield development opportunities and fast iteration cycles.
Description
Fullstack PHP Developer (Laravel)
Flexible with remote working (usually 1 – 2 days a month in Oxford)
£55,000 - £60,000
We’re hiring a Fullstack PHP Developer to join a growing, product-focused team working on a well-established platform in a regulated space.
If you enjoy building across the stack and care about clean, pragmatic engineering, this could be a strong fit.
The Opportunity
You’ll work on a live, high-traffic platform with a mix of greenfield development and ongoing improvements.
Whether you lean backend or enjoy crafting polished frontend experiences, you’ll be involved end-to-end.
What You’ll Do
• Build features across backend (Laravel) and frontend
• Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces
• Write clean, well-tested code (PHPUnit / E2E)
• Improve performance across database and browser
• Tackle tech debt thoughtfully, without over-engineering
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based environments
• Work within a regulated industry environment
Working Style
• Remote-first with regular in-person team meetups (UK-based)
• Small, collaborative team with shared ownership
• Lightweight processes, fast iteration, automated deployments
Tech Stack
• PHP 8.x, Laravel, MySQL
• Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS, Vite
• Docker, GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
• Playwright, PHPUnit, PHPStan
• AWS, Sentry, Cloudflare + third-party integrations
What We’re Looking For
• Solid Laravel experience
• Strong SQL fundamentals and performance awareness
• Frontend sensibility (responsive + accessible design)
• Testing mindset and attention to quality
• Clear communicator who thrives in a small team
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Nice to Have
• Alpine.js or similar frameworks
• Docker & CI/CD pipelines
• Queue systems, Redis
• Experience in regulated environments
• Interest in using AI tools to improve development workflows
If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, ship meaningful improvements, and work with a modern Laravel stack in a supportive team — we’d love to hear from you.