Senior Full Stack Developer

ISR Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer. The ideal candidate will excel in web application and API development, mentoring juniors, and ensuring high standards in security and performance. The position requires at least two days in the Exeter office. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Insurance

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with web application and API development at a senior level.
• Must be able to mentor junior members of the team.
• Expert understanding of microservice architecture.
• Expert knowledge of PHP Symfony framework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain complex PHP web applications and APIs.
• Work within a team of agile developers.
• Participate in planning and solution design.
• Focus on security, accessibility, and user experience.

Skills

Web application development

API development

Mentoring junior developers

Microservice architecture

PHP Symfony framework

JavaScript and React

SQL and MySQL

Cloud platforms (AWS)

UI/UX design knowledge

Docker

SaaS solutions

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

• Senior Full Stack Developer
• Exeter, Devon (Hybrid-working minimum of x2 days in the office)
• c£60,000 per year
• Plus excellent company benefits (including Pension, Bonus, Life Insurance, Healthcare, etc.)

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience with web application and API development at a senior level
• Must be able to mentor more junior members of the team in the absence of the Technical Lead
• Expert understanding of microservice architecture
• Expert knowledge of PHP Symfony framework is preferred
• Proficient in JavaScript, including modern frameworks in this instance React is preferred
• Proficient in SQL and experience with MySQL
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with design-led and mobile-led approaches
• An understanding of good UI/UX design
• A good working knowledge of Docker
• Experience delivering SaaS solutions
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Design, develop, test and maintain complex PHP web applications and APIs to deliver secure, scalable and performant solutions
• Design and develop Front End code with a focus on security, accessibility and delivering a great user experience
• Provide input on key technology, architectural and development decisions

The Opportunity

My client based in the sustainability sector are currently on the lookout for a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer on a permanent basis.

In this role you will have a hands‑on role at all stages of the software life cycle, giving input on planning and solution design, alongside coding, testing and maintaining web applications and APIs.

You will work within a team of agile developers to build and support systems to a high standard of security, scalability and performance.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience working at a senior level across the full stack within a web development team, with keen attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.

Please note this role will not be fully remote and there is no flexibility on the two days a week in Exeter.

Applications

Please contact John Noonan here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Devon and their ongoing growth plans