Requirements
Must have:
- 3 years experience in full stack development with strong PHP/Laravel expertise - Strong frontend development skills including Blade, SCSS, JavaScript, and jQuery - Solid understanding of MySQL, backend architecture, and API development - Experience using Cursor to enhance development productivity and automation - Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, RDS, and S3 - Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Bitbucket - Advanced Git/version control knowledge - Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects end-to-end - Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Experience working within agile environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence - Familiarity with accessibility standards including WCAG 2.2 AA (desirable) - Understanding of inclusive and accessible design principles (desirable) - Interest in AI-driven development and automation technologies (desirable)
Responsibilities:
- Lead the ongoing development and enhancement of multiple Laravel-based platforms - Shape and maintain the long-term technical roadmap - Translate business and user requirements into scalable technical solutions - Identify opportunities to implement AI, automation, and workflow improvements - Design and maintain secure, scalable, and maintainable system architecture - Develop and manage API integrations and cross-platform data flows - Oversee authentication, identity management, and service communication - Ensure effective backup, auditing, and disaster recovery processes - Apply secure-by-design principles across all development activities - Support vulnerability management, encryption, monitoring, and access control - Ensure systems align with GDPR, ISO27001, and accessibility standards including WCAG 2.2 AA - Maintain incident response and business continuity processes - Manage CI/CD pipelines and automated release processes using Bitbucket - Optimise and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, RDS, and S3 - Improve monitoring, observability, reliability, and deployment automation - Work closely with operational, product, and delivery teams to build user-focused solutions - Collaborate with Product Owners on backlog priorities, acceptance criteria, and technical feasibility - Contribute to agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives - Support technical discussions during onboarding and implementation projects - Work collaboratively with external technical partners and stakeholders
Company:
We are a purpose-driven social enterprise based in East Sussex, committed to inclusion and helping individuals unlock their potential in employment, education, and wider society.
We offer a hybrid working environment, providing the opportunity to take ownership of impactful digital platforms within a supportive and inclusive culture. Our work has genuine social impact, and we encourage innovation and professional growth. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
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