PHP Full Stack Developer

FUTURE PUBLISHING; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

What you'll be doing

As a Full Stack Developer, you will be a member of the Platform Team at Future, collaborating with the broader Technology & Engineering department. You will deliver scalable, well-structured, and efficient web applications across the technology stack. Reporting to the Tech Lead, you will work on green-field projects and the enhancement of existing systems, encompassing frontend, backend, and infrastructure components.

About the department

The Technology & Engineering department at Future fosters a collaborative environment focused on delivering well-engineered and scalable solutions. We host regular hack days, emphasize best practices through technology-oriented guilds, and improve developer experience, increasing the efficiency of our sites and services. Our teams prioritize personal development and provide resources for learning and growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack applications for Future's platform, which supports brands like Techradar, Space.com, Marie Claire, PC Gamer, Homes & Gardens, FourFourTwo, and many others.
• Design and implement backend services using PHP and modern frameworks, while creating responsive and performant frontend interfaces with TailwindCSS and JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX teams to ensure design accuracy.
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies across the full stack, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing using frameworks like Jest, Cypress, PHPUnit, and WebDriverIO.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Ensure system reliability through proactive bug identification and resolution.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience communicating updates and resolutions to customers and other partners in both verbal and written English.
• 3+ years experience with Modern CSS (TailwindCSS, SASS, PostCSS) and TypeScript experience.
• An excellent understanding of the latest features in JavaScript/TypeScript and CSS.
• The ability to build components from scratch in a modern JS framework (e.g. React/AlpineJS) and a full understanding of the component life cycle.
• Working knowledge of Twig or similar templating libraries.
• An understanding of the importance of consistency and standards in front-end development.
• You have experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools and practices, Docker and Kubernetes.
• You have experience creating and running containers locally.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £40,000 - £55,000. This is a Remote based role.

… Plus more great perks, which include:

• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus.
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future.
• Access to Private Medical Insurance.

Internal job family level

Technology 6

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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