Full Stack Developer (with frontend focus)

DestinationCore; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital products company is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their team. You will create and maintain high-quality websites while collaborating closely with developers and project managers. Requirements include at least two years of commercial development experience, proficiency in PHP, and familiarity with Craft CMS. This position offers a remote working option with occasional office days in Ipswich. You will work in a flexible, collaborative environment contributing to projects across the UK and US.

Qualifications

• At least two years of commercial development experience, ideally in a digital environment.
• Confidence with PHP and familiarity with Laravel.
• Experience working with Craft CMS or similar content management systems.
• Comfortable using Git and collaborative version control.
• An eye for detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop websites and products using Craft CMS and Laravel.
• Maintain the DestinationCore Initialisation Repository.
• Collaborate daily to prioritize and deliver client work.
• Assist with tickets from the Service Desk.
• Enhance internal Laravel-based systems and plugins.
• Troubleshoot issues across the DestinationCore platform.

Skills

PHP

Craft CMS

Git

HTML

SASS/CSS

Laravel

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

MySQL

Slack

Monday.com

Servd

Valet

DDEV

Vagrant

Servd

AWS

Job description

Full Stack Developer (with frontend focus)

DestinationCore create digital products and websites for the destination marketing and tourism sector. We’re a small, collaborative team delivering high-quality software for more than 40 clients across the UK and US.

We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to help deliver high-quality websites and software to our growing client base – working closely with other developers in the team, and helping turn our Technical Lead’s product vision into reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing destinationcore websites and web‑related products (approx. 80% front‑end / 20% back‑end) using Craft CMS, Laravel, and related technologies.
• Maintaining and updating the DestinationCore Initialisation Repository – the start point from which all DestinationCore websites are built.
• Collaborating daily with other developers and our project management team to plan, prioritise, and deliver client work effectively.
• Assisting with tickets received through the DestinationCore Service Desk – helping prioritise, plan, and resolve issues in line with client SLAs.
• Enhancing and maintaining our internal Laravel‑based systems and Craft CMS plugin.
• Troubleshooting issues and contributing to continuous improvements across the DestinationCore platform.

Technology Stack

Our core stack includes:

• CMS: Craft CMS (Twig templating, YII Framework – changing to Laravel in the next 18 months)
• Front‑end: HTML, SASS/CSS (Tailwind), Webpack build process
• Database: MySQL
• Version control: Git (GitHub)
• Hosting & DevOps: Servd
• Workflow & Communication: Slack, Monday.com

What You’ll Need

• At least two years’ commercial development experience, ideally gained in an agency or fast‑paced digital environment.
• Confidence with PHP and familiarity with frameworks such as Laravel.
• Experience working with Craft CMS or similar modern content‑management systems.
• Comfortable using Git and collaborative version control workflows.
• An eye for detail, a problem‑solving mindset, and a focus on maintainability and scalability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills – you’ll work closely with developers, project managers, and our Technical Lead.

Nice to Have

• Awareness of accessibility and performance best practice.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools or deployment environments such as Servd, or AWS.
• Strong working knowledge of local development platforms such as Valet, DDEV or Vagrant.
• Understanding of UX and UI principles.
• Exposure or experience working with AI tools and standards (MCPs, LLMs etc).

Why DestinationCore

You’ll join a small, ambitious team who are passionate about building great products for places. We value collaboration, flexibility, and attention to detail. You’ll have the freedom to influence how we work, help shape our technical direction, and support the growth of the developers around you – all while contributing to a product used by destinations across the UK and the US.

Practical Details

Location: Remote with optional Ipswich office days (Tuesdays/Wednesdays).

Working pattern: You’ll attend our daily 9 am stand‑up (remote), and join the full team in the Ipswich office once a month for an all‑team day (with lunch provided).

Salary: Dependant on experience.

Contract: Permanent, full time.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development