Full Stack Developer

Computer Futures; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is looking for a Full‑Stack Web Developer to help modernise their core digital systems. The role involves developing and maintaining features using Laravel and Vue.js, collaborating within a dynamic team. The position offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and allows for predominantly remote work, with occasional visits to Stroud. Ideal candidates will have solid full-stack experience and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Laravel / PHP for back‑end and API development.
• Front‑end experience with Vue.js or a similar modern JavaScript framework.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL) and familiarity with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Good understanding of authentication, authorisation, web security and SSO concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain the core digital platform that underpins ecommerce, CRM, licensing and other internal systems.
• Design and implement features across both front‑end and back‑end using Laravel/PHP and Vue.js.
• Support the migration from legacy systems to a modern, modular and scalable architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, helping to ensure system uptime and a smooth user experience.

Skills

Laravel / PHP

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

MySQL

Git

Docker

AWS

Linux

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Git

Docker

AWS

Job description

Full‑Stack Web Developer (Laravel + Vue)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

Location: UK‑based, predominantly remote with occasional visits to Stroud

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a UK‑based software company developing advanced tools used by engineers, energy consultants and architects to design energy‑efficient, low‑carbon buildings. Their software is used worldwide and in leading universities to support more sustainable construction and help reduce climate impact.

They are investing in modernising their internal digital ecosystem and are looking for a talented developer to play a key role in this transformation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Full‑Stack Web Developer who will help rebuild and modernise the company's core digital systems. This includes ecommerce, CRM, licensing, customer portals and other business‑critical applications.

Reporting to the Digital Systems Manager, you will work across the full stack to design, build and maintain a scalable, secure platform that integrates multiple systems and services. This is a hands‑on development role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with modern web technologies and having real ownership in a small, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain the core digital platform that underpins ecommerce, CRM, licensing and other internal systems.
• Design and implement features across both front‑end and back‑end using Laravel/PHP and Vue.js (or similar).
• Build, improve and maintain API integrations between internal applications and third‑party services.
• Support the migration from legacy systems to a modern, modular and scalable architecture.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases to manage data models, migrations and performance.
• Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms, including Single Sign‑On (SSO) across multiple systems.
• Contribute to deployment, monitoring and maintenance of applications in Linux‑based environments using containers and cloud services.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and documentation to ensure high standards of code quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, helping to ensure system uptime, data integrity and a smooth user experience.
• Collaborate closely with the Digital Systems Manager and wider team to shape technical decisions and roadmap priorities.

Essential Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with solid full‑stack experience who can work independently and confidently across the stack.

Technical essentials

• Strong commercial experience with Laravel / PHP for back‑end and API development.
• Front‑end experience with Vue.js or a similar modern JavaScript framework.
• Some experience with Node.js (the team uses LoopBack on certain services).
• Experience working with CMS platforms and handling data/content migrations.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL) and familiarity with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating multiple business systems.
• Good understanding of authentication, authorisation, web security and SSO concepts.

Hands‑on experience with

• Git (version control)
• Docker (containerisation)
• Cloud environments such as AWS, DigitalOcean or similar
• Linux for deployment, monitoring and routine maintenance

Personal attributes

• Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to work with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.
• Keen to learn new technologies and approaches.
• Flexible and willing to pitch in where needed in a growing business.