Full Stack Developer - PHP / Laravel - Hull

Reed; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Full Stack PHP Developer to join its growing digital technology team. You will work across Laravel backend and Vue.js/Nuxt.js frontend to deliver scalable eCommerce features and customer-facing solutions within a modern cloud platform.

In an Agile/Scrum environment, you will contribute to REST APIs, CI/CD processes, and microservices, while emphasising clean, tested code and secure data handling.

Qualifications

• Solid commercial experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Strong front-end skills with JavaScript, Vue.js/Nuxt.js.
• Proven ability to design and optimise MySQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications and services using Laravel.
• Build and enhance frontend applications with Vue.js and Nuxt.js.
• Create responsive, high-performance user-facing features.
• Design and consume RESTful APIs.
• Contribute to database design, optimisation and performance.
• Support scalable microservice-based solutions.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

JavaScript

Vue.js

MySQL

HTML & CSS

REST APIs

Agile/Scrum

Git

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Cloud platforms (GCP)

REST API design/tools

Job description

The Opportunity

A leading UK-based business is seeking a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to join its growing digital technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of a modern, large-scale eCommerce and digital platform that supports a nationwide operation.

Working as part of an empowered and collaborative development team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across both backend and frontend systems, helping to deliver innovative digital products and customer-facing solutions in a fast-paced environment.

This role would suit a developer who enjoys working across the full stack and is passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications. You will be involved in developing new features, enhancing existing platforms, and supporting the ongoing evolution of a modern digital ecosystem built around cloud technologies, APIs, and microservices.

You’ll work closely with technical and business stakeholders, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on customer experience and business growth.

• Develop and maintain backend applications and services using Laravel
• Build and enhance frontend applications using Vue.js and Nuxt.js
• Create responsive, high-performance user-facing features
• Design and consume RESTful APIs
• Contribute to database design, optimisation, and performance improvements
• Support the development of scalable microservice-based solutions
• Ensure applications meet security and data protection standards
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work within Agile/Scrum delivery teams
• Contribute to CI/CD processes and best practice development standards

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with:
• PHP
• Laravel
• JavaScript
• Vue.js
• MySQL
• HTML & CSS
• Proven experience delivering full-stack web applications
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs
• Solid understanding of database design and optimisation
• Familiarity with Git-based version control workflows
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Nuxt.js
• React and/or React Native
• Docker
• Cloud platforms (particularly GCP)
• DevSecOps principles
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Exposure to microservices architecture

Benefits & conditions

• Opportunity to work on a modern and evolving digital platform
• Exposure to a broad technology stack across backend, frontend, cloud, and mobile
• Supportive and collaborative engineering culture
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package