Full Stack Developer (PHP, Laravel, JavaScript)

8 Signals Limited; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company is seeking a Full Stack Frontend PHP developer for a remote role. You will work on custom web platforms and internal systems, focusing on writing clean, modular code and ensuring optimal performance. This position is ideal for mid-level or senior developers who can work independently and are experienced with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and front-end technologies. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, flexible hours, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Fully remote role

Flexible working hours

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Mid-level or senior developer experience required.
• Confident working independently on web applications.
• Understanding of security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain clean, modular code.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Ensure optimal performance and scalability of web solutions.

Skills

Back-End Web Development in PHP

Framework experience in Laravel and CodeIgniter

MySQL/MariaDB database design

Front-End Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery

Mobile-responsive development

Writing clean, maintainable code

Experience with software testing

Self-starter mindset

Tools

Git

Job description

Company: 8 Signals Limited

About us

8 Signals is a UK-based software development company specialising in building tailored digital solutions that help businesses solve complex problems and streamline their operations. We combine strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements to deliver high-quality software, whether that’s new applications, enhancements to existing systems, or bespoke API integrations. Our team works with a wide range of organisations from small businesses to large enterprises, and values pragmatic, maintainable development that generates real business value.

About the role

We’re looking for a Full Stack Frontend PHP developer to join our 8 Signalssoftware development team, working on custom web platforms, internal systems, and API-driven applications. This is a primarily remote role with a strong full stack experience.

Daily tasks include writing and maintaining clean, modular code, collaborating with team members to execute software development projects, and working to ensure optimal performance and scalability of web solutions. The role also involves front-end compatibility and responsiveness across different devices and platforms.

This role is best suited to a mid-level or senior developer who is confident working independently on web applications.

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours of Work

Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday however, some flexibility may be required on occasion.

Location

• Primarily Remote – however candidate preferably based in North East, UK, as may be required to come into the office on occasion.
• UK based working hours and time zone.
• Occasional travel to client sites / offices.
• Travel will be subsidised.
• Right to work in the UK is required

Skills & Experience Required

• Back-End Web Development in PHP with framework experience in Laravel and CodeIgniter.
• MySQL/MariaDB database design, querying and optimisation.
• Front-End Development with skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Supporting Front-end mobile-responsive development and cross-browser compatibility.
• Comfortable working in existing and legacy codebases.
• Writing clean, maintainable and well-structured code.
• Able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Experience with software testing, including unit or feature testing.
• Understanding of security best practices (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF)
• A self-starter mindset – able to work remotely and communicate well with a distributed team

Nice to Have (Bonus)

• Experience with API development & integrations
• Building and maintaining custom REST APIs
• Experience with Office365 APIs
• Experience with Stripe APIs
• Experience with email APIs (Mailgun, SendGrid, etc.)
• Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git (preferred).
• Experience in Software Development and Programming methodologies.
• Good communication skills being able to:
• Clearly explain technical ideas.
• Comfortable collaborating remotely with non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive in asking questions and providing updates
• Comfort working with cloud infrastructure – primarily AWS.
• Experience maintaining or modernising legacy PHP systems

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £50,000
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Fully remote role (UK only)
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive team culture with regular virtual check-ins
• Autonomy and input into technical decisions

How to Apply

• CV and LinkedIn profile
• GitHub profile or code sample (if available)
• Brief summary of your experience with:
• PHP and associated frameworks
• Front-end experience
• MySQL
• API integrations

Contact: [e-mail]