Full Stack Software Developer

Zaltek Ltd (trading as Zaltek Digital); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular salary reviews

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Zaltek Ltd (trading as Zaltek Digital) is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our growing development team in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will take ownership of complex projects and mentor junior developers.

Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of commercial software development experience in the UK and a degree-level education in a relevant discipline. We offer a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ commercial software development experience in the UK.
• Proven experience with modern frameworks like React, Vue, Laravel.
• Strong understanding of databases and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications.
• Take ownership of features from requirements through to deployment.
• Mentor junior developers and support their professional growth.

Skills

React

Vue

Laravel

SQL

Git

CI/CD pipelines

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

Data and AI technologies

DevOps practices

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our growing development team. You’ll take ownership of complex projects, mentor junior developers, and play a pivotal role in shaping our technical solutions across multiple industries – including Data and AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications using modern technologies
• Take ownership of features and modules from requirements through to deployment
• Lead and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers
• Mentor junior developers and support their professional growth
• Troubleshoot and debug complex application issues, optimising performance and reliability
• Architect and implement database solutions, including design and maintenance
• Deploy and maintain cloud-hosted solutions (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
• Drive agile development processes – sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives
• Engage confidently with clients, supporting our Managed Service offering
• Diagnose and resolve complex Microsoft-related technical issues for clients
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring new ideas to the team

Minimum 3 years’ commercial software development experience gained within the UK – this is a strict requirement.

• Degree-level education in a relevant discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven experience with modern frameworks such as React, Vue, Laravel, or similar
• Strong understanding of databases and SQL
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
• Experience working within agile methodologiesExcellent communication skills – written and spoken – including client-facing interactions
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with Data and AI technologies
• Experience with PHP and the Laravel framework
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with testing frameworks and a test-driven development approach
• Personal or open-source projects that demonstrate your passion for development

What We Offer

• £35,000 – £45,000 salary with regular reviews
• Genuine career progression into lead and principal roles
• Exposure to diverse, high-profile projects across multiple industries
• Modern office at Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Supportive and collaborative team culture