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We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing business. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically strong environment, delivering applications that support critical infrastructure and services across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on public sector. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of web-based applications and services. The role will involve working across the full development lifecycle, from gathering requirements through to deployment and ongoing support. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions, while contributing to best practices and technical standards. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining web applications, primarily using PHP (Symfony) Designing and implementing API integrations with internal and external systems Writing clean, maintainable, and secure code Troubleshooting and resolving application and integration issues Supporting and improving existing systems and services Participating in code reviews and contributing to development standards Writing and maintaining technical documentation Collaborating with stakeholders to define and refine requirements Mentoring junior team members where required TDD (test driven development) and knowledge / awareness of unit tests is required, though a minor part of the role. Skills & Experience We are interested in candidates with experience in the following areas: Strong PHP development experience, ideally with Symfony Experience with microservice design and API integration (RESTful services) Experience working with Python Frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Basic / working knowledge of SQL, including queries and joins Experience with version control systems such as Git Understanding of web security and performance best practices Strong problem-solving and analytical skills What's on Offer Bonus scheme Generous pension contribution 33 days annual leave Private medical cover Ongoing training and development opportunities Clear progression pathways within a growing organisation Additional Information Due to the nature of the end clients, successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks, including relevant security vetting. The role is hybrid - Willingness and ability to be on site in Manchester / the North West approx 2 days a week is essential. If you are an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong PHP, API integration, and Python skills, and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply for further information.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Full Stack Web Developer to join a well-established design agency! Salary: Circa £45k Basic Per Annum + Periodic Reviews + Other Benefits. Location: Office Based - Havant, Hampshire PO9. Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, Permanent Role. About the Role: Are you an experienced Full Stack Web Developer looking for a new, long-term career challenge? Maybe somewhere you can settle in, make a real difference and build a department from scratch your way? A unique opportunity is available within an expanding Creative Design agency. The role requires a meticulous and experienced Full Stack Web Developer. Working with an existing design team, you will deliver high-quality websites from the start of the project through to applying the final, critical layer of polish, testing and optimisation needed for a flawless handover and launch. In depth knowledge of WordPress is essential. If you would like to play an important part in the growth of the company and be rewarded for doing so, get in touch today! Roles & responsibilities: Establish a platform to enable the company to deliver new website projects Code new sites from scratch from in-house designs Transfer existing sites across to our platform and update where required Implement security and data protection measures Provide ongoing support, updates and fault-finding, troubleshoot, test, and maintain all websites, including code, software, plugins and databases to ensure strong optimisation and functionality Work as part of a creative team What is needed from you: Proven experience as a full-stack web developer (front-end and back-end) Comprehensive understanding of WordPress including theme development and plugins such as WooCommerce Solid understanding of SEO techniques and implementation Expertise in HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Git and JavaScript Shopify and other platform experience would be beneficial Experience with web hosting and domain management Office facilities include: Modern layout Newly refurbished restaurant and break-out areas Free onsite parking Fully equipped gym Day care nursery onsite Local supermarket and train station It is an essential requirement that: You have a full understanding of spoken and written English You are comfortable using the telephone and being involved in Teams video meetings If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs.

Backend Developer Romsey, Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 remote, flexible) 45,000 - 50,000 + Benefits OOP, PHP, Laravel My 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 systems Designing and building new SaaS products using a modern tech stack You'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 applications Develop clean, well-structured backend systems using modern Laravel Design and implement robust RESTful APIs for a React frontend Architecture & Ownership Own backend architecture and code quality Design multi-tenant database structures Apply best practices (service patterns, Eloquent optimisation, clean architecture) System Optimisation Improve performance and reliability of legacy systems Handle complex data migrations Proactively enhance system security Cloud & DevOps Help modernise systems using AWS managed services Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines Support automated, reliable deployments Collaboration Work closely with frontend and UX on product development Contribute to product discovery and backlog shaping Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies (Jira) Key Technical Requirements 3+ years commercial experience in backend development Strong PHP (8.x) and deep Laravel expertise Solid PostgreSQL experience (schema design, optimisation) Experience building APIs and integrating with frontend frameworks (ideally React) Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM and TDD Nice to Have Experience with AWS and infrastructure modernisation CI/CD pipeline design and management Exposure to AI tooling (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude) Experience with agentic AI systems Familiarity with Figma workflows Interested in this position? Send your CV to (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead PHP Developer (Laravel / AWS / Vue.js) Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid Working) PHP - Laravel - JavaScript - Vue - AWS - MySQL - Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take ownership of core platforms and lead a growing development team. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, infrastructure oversight, and team management. You'll play a key role in shaping architecture, improving development practices, and driving innovation across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and ongoing improvement of scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel Oversee, manage, and optimise AWS cloud infrastructure (including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and security) Mentor and develop a team of engineers, promoting best practices and a high-performance culture Establish and enforce development standards, CI/CD processes, and code quality guidelines Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions Guide and influence frontend development strategy using Vue.js Ensure high levels of system performance, reliability, and security Own architectural decisions and contribute to the long-term technical roadmap Tech Stack Backend: PHP, Laravel Frontend: Vue.js, JavaScript Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda or similar services) DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker (desirable) Database: MySQL / relational databases Requirements Strong commercial experience with PHP and Laravel Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring development teams Solid understanding of AWS and cloud-based architectures Experience designing and integrating APIs Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (Vue.js preferred) Strong grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices Experience working in Agile environments Desirable Skills Experience with microservices or event-driven architecture Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation) Experience with performance optimisation and scaling high-traffic systems Lead PHP Developer (Laravel / AWS / Vue.js) Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid Working) PHP - Laravel - JavaScript - Vue - AWS - MySQL -