Lead Developer

The Big Phone Store; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile technology retailer based in Wolverhampton is seeking a hands-on technical lead to guide a growing development team. The role includes mentoring, managing full-stack projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid background in software development. This position offers flexible working hours, generous vacation policies, and a diverse, inclusive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Apple equipment provided

UK visa sponsorship available

28 days paid holiday

Expenses-paid tech conference trips

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Take ownership of full-stack projects.
• Strong coding background with solid tech leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold code standards and architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to articulate technical direction.
• Stay hands-on with coding alongside team.

Skills

Full-stack development experience

Strong communication skills

Mentoring and problem-solving

Comfortable with coding

Tools

Laravel

PHP 7.4/8+

JavaScript

Vue.js

MySQL

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small but growing team of developers (currently 3-4)
• Take full technical ownership of our full-stack projects (front-end & back-end)
• Set and uphold code standards, architecture, and workflows
• Collaborate with stakeholders across product, operations, and leadership, confidently articulating technical direction
• Work on projects that directly support our sustainability mission
• Help grow and structure the developer team as the company scales
• Stay hands-on with coding. We value technical leaders who build alongside their team
• Strong full-stack development experience
• A natural mentor and problem-solver who can guide others
• Comfortable taking the lead on architecture and delivery
• Solid communication and collaboration skills
• A builder at heart, someone who still enjoys coding while leading

Tech Stack

• Backend: Laravel
• PHP 7.4 (moving toward PHP 8+)
• Redis, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch
• MySQL
• Frontend: JavaScript, Vue.js 2, Nuxt.js 2
• Tailwind CSS

Benefits & Other

• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly setup (hybrid optional)
• Apple equipment provided (for UK-based devs)
• UK visa sponsorship available (strict guidelines apply)
• 28 days paid holiday (incl. bank holidays) + your birthday off
• Extra holiday day for each year of service
• Expenses-paid tech conference trips (e.g. Larameets)
• Pension scheme
• Regular team socials, events & days out
• Staff discounts on tech & accessories
• Free onsite parking at UK HQ
• Inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's voice is heard
• Work on products that support the circular economy & sustainability