Lead Full Stack Developer (Application Engineer)

Pimbury Apps Ltd; Stroud; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative equine health tech startup seeks a Lead Application Engineer / Full Stack Developer to join their remote team. This pivotal role involves leading technical strategy, developing scalable web and mobile applications, and managing AWS infrastructure. As the first employee, you will work closely with the co-founder to shape the future of the company's products. The opportunity promises growth and the chance to make a significant impact in a niche market. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful solutions in animal healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Flexible hours

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Hardware provided as required

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend services and APIs using PHP.
• Expertise in cross-platform mobile app development with React Native.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy and guide the technology roadmap.
• Develop and deploy scalable web and mobile applications.

Skills

PHP (Symfony Framework)

React Native

SQL & SQLite

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)

Stripe Integration

iOS and Android Native Development

JavaScript frameworks (React.js, Vue.js)

UI/UX sensitivity

Problem-solving

Leadership abilities

Job description

A Lead Application Engineer / Full Stack Developer with strong experience across web and mobile platforms is needed to join Pimbury, a small but innovative equine health tech startup.
We are based near Stroud, Gloucestershire but the role is remote (work from home) on a full-time basis. Applicants must be located within a reasonable distance of GL6 for occasional in-person meetings.

About Pimbury

Pimbury is an innovative, small equine health tech startup focused on creating cutting-edge web and mobile applications for the equine healthcare industry. With a flagship application operating successfully for over 8 years across the globe, Pimbury is the leading provider of mobile record-keeping solutions for professional equine dental providers. As they expand into related animal healthcare domains, they strive to transform and streamline business management and animal health record-keeping processes.
Joining Pimbury as their first employee, you will work closely with the co-founder to shape the future of their products and business. This pivotal role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the vision, growth, and success of a unique, niche technology-driven venture.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Define and guide the technical strategy and vision.
• Shape the technology roadmap to align with business objectives.

End-to-End Development:

• Develop, test, and deploy scalable web and mobile (iOS/Android) applications.
• Implement robust, maintainable code adhering to best practices.

Cloud Infrastructure:

• Manage AWS infrastructure for secure and efficient application deployment.
• Oversee cost management and ensure system scalability.

System Architecture:

• Design and maintain architecture to ensure data integrity, security, and optimal performance.

Quality Assurance & Testing:

• Establish testing frameworks and continuous integration pipelines.
• Ensure reliability through rigorous testing and debugging.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work closely with the co-founder, providing progress updates and technical insights.
• Collaborate effectively with non-technical team members to influence product decisions.

Technical Expertise Required

• PHP (Symfony Framework): Proven experience in building and supporting backend services, APIs, and middleware.
• React Native: Expertise in cross-platform mobile app development.
• SQL & SQLite: Strong database design, optimisation, and complex querying skills.
• AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.): Comprehensive knowledge of AWS deployment, scaling, and cost optimisation.
• Stripe Integration: Experience with secure payment systems, subscription billing, and webhooks.
• iOS and Android Native Development: Familiarity with Swift/Objective-C (iOS) and Java/Kotlin (Android).
• Additional Skills:
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js, Vue.js).
• UI/UX sensitivity and adherence to accessibility standards.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, self-motivation, and leadership abilities.

Interview Structure

• Introductory Call – 15 minutes.
• In-person Interview with a short presentation.
• Final Interview – Meet the team, discuss your approach and cultural fit.

Offer

• Competitive salary and pension contribution.
• Flexible hours, 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Primarily remote working, with occasional in-person meetings in GL6.
• Opportunities for growth and role evolution as the business expands.
• Hardware provided as required.

Please Note:

• Applicants must be located within a reasonable distance of GL6 for occasional in-person meetings.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.
Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Full Stack Developer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior Backend Developer, Senior Mobile Developer, Tech Lead, Software Architect, may also be considered.