Web Developer

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality code across a range of projects spanning multiple industries. Work may involve the full project lifecycle, from initial estimates through to live deployment. Projects are delivered using an agile, sprint-based methodology.

You will play an active role in problem-solving and collaborative development, working closely with cross-functional teams including mobile developers, project managers, QA, designers, and product specialists.

Contract: Contractor

Location: Remote

Day Rate: £250

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with core hours between 10:00–16:00

Role Responsibilities

• Develop efficient, scalable, and well-tested code to a high standard.
• Participate in peer code reviews and collaborative development practices.
• Deliver work to agreed deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Use and continuously develop knowledge of testing frameworks.
• Accurately track time and manage workload effectively.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and updates clearly with stakeholders.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop new features or enhance existing functionality.
• Attend and contribute to internal meetings and agile ceremonies.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong understanding of the digital development lifecycle.
• Experience with version control and testing tools (unit and UI testing).
• Passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Experience with PHP / Laravel, Vue.js, RESTful APIs, MySQL, PestPHP.
• Familiarity with Git-based repositories (e.g. GitHub).

Desirable

• Basic understanding of DevOps principles.
• Awareness of security and performance best practices.

Education

• Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Physics),
• or equivalent industry experience, training, or apprenticeship in software development.

Experience

• Experience working on comparable development projects.
• Background in fast-paced environments such as agencies or consultancies.
• Experience on professional and/or personal development projects.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave allowance with incremental increases.
• Flexible working hours around core business times.
• Option to substitute public holidays for cultural or religious observance.
• Regular company-wide social events.
• Personalised learning and development plans.
• Pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support, including mental health initiatives.