Senior Fullstack Developer
Senior Fullstack Developer
📍 Location: Remote (UK-based candidates only)
💰 Salary: £60,000 per year
🏢 Company: Confidential
🕒 Type: Full-Time | Remote
We're looking for a Senior Fullstack Developer to lead the development of robust, scalable applications and APIs within our growing platform. You'll work closely with the Head of Engineering and cross-functional teams to design backend systems, build frontend components, and deploy serverless services on AWS.
You'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact features, improving architectural patterns, and mentoring junior developers.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead fullstack development using PHP Laravel, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks.
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Architect, implement, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs.
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Build serverless backend systems with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, and SNS.
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Oversee infrastructure as code using Terraform, and implement robust CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
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Monitor and optimise performance using CloudWatch and AWS best practices.
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Enforce secure coding and system design practices, including access management and data protection compliance.
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Collaborate with product and engineering teams to scope and deliver new features.
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Review code, provide technical mentorship, and support team growth.
Core Technologies
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Backend: PHP (Laravel), MySQL, RESTful API design
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Frontend: JavaScript, HTML, CSS; experience with React, Vue.js or Angular preferred
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Cloud & DevOps:
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AWS: Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, SQS, SNS
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Terraform: Infrastructure as code
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CI/CD: GitHub Actions
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Monitoring & Logging: AWS CloudWatch
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Architecture & Security: Serverless best practices, IAM, API key management, AWS Well-Architected principles
Requirements
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4+ years of professional fullstack development experience
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Strong experience with PHP Laravel and JavaScript
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Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services and serverless architecture
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Proven ability to design, implement, and manage secure, high-performance APIs
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Comfortable working with infrastructure tools like Terraform
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Solid understanding of DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines
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Strong communication skills and the ability to lead development efforts
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Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members is a plus
What We Offer
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Up to £60,000 annual salary
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Fully remote work from anywhere in the UK
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Work on cutting-edge technologies with meaningful environmental impact
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Collaborate with a high-performing, supportive team
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Opportunities to shape product architecture and tech direction
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