Full Stack Engineer

Walsh Employment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Employment is looking for a Senior Full Stack Web Developer to lead the development of innovative web solutions in Cardiff. The role involves mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative environment. You'll work on modernizing legacy systems and driving technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with various technologies such as Symfony and Vue.js and a commitment to quality and detail.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Additional perks available

Qualifications

• Proficient with GIT and experience integrating with APIs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior developers.
• Experience with full project life cycles and high-quality web application development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop web applications, taking ownership from design to implementation.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain coding standards.
• Work closely with stakeholders to integrate new features.

Skills

Version Control Systems

APIs

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

Relevant certifications in software development

Tools

Symfony

Vue.js

Craft CMS

MySQL

Webpack

Composer

NPM

Job description

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Director | Technology Recruitment Partner.Delivering strategic hiring solutions for companies seeking top technology talent.

Senior Full Stack Web Developer

Location: Central Cardiff

Main Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Full Stack Web Developer, you will be instrumental in evolving our clients’ digital platforms. This includes leading end-to-end development projects, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating across departments to deliver robust, scalable web solutions. You will also contribute to strategic growth initiatives by optimising systems and adopting innovative technologies.

Key Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proficient with version control systems, especially GIT.
• Demonstrated experience integrating and working with APIs and package managers such as Composer and NPM.
• Ability to work with and modernise legacy codebases.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimising system performance.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, particularly in developing junior team members.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on code quality and maintainability.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a ‘can-do’ attitude and drive for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Sound awareness of company policies, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience using automated testing frameworks.
• Background knowledge of the home-buying, moving, or property sectors.
• Relevant certifications in software development or related fields.

Role and Responsibilities

Development Duties

• Lead and develop high-quality web applications using Symfony, Vue.js, Craft CMS, and MySQL.
• Take ownership of full project life cycles — from concept and design to implementation and delivery.
• Drive the technical direction of larger initiatives while providing guidance to less experienced developers.
• Work closely with stakeholders and product teams to plan, build, and integrate new platform features.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring alignment with best practices and consistent coding standards.
• Enhance and future-proof our technical infrastructure through stack modernisation and process optimisation.
• Quickly resolve bugs and technical challenges to ensure reliability and system uptime.
• Utilise tools like Webpack, Composer, and NPM to improve development workflows.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation to support team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with all internal policies and procedures.
• Contribute actively to team meetings, workshops, and training opportunities.
• Carry out additional duties aligned to the needs of the business.
• Onsite parking
• Additional perks available

Our Commitment

Our client is proud to be an inclusive and welcoming employer, striving to ensure every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development

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