Senior PHP Developer - NextJS/ Laravel/ Typescript

Future; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media leader is seeking a Senior Developer to join their Subscriptions Team. In this remote role, you will design, develop, and optimize applications while leading architecture decisions and supporting junior developers. The expected salary is £50,000 - £55,000, with additional perks like uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonuses

Refer a friend rewards

Well-being support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Experience with modern JS frameworks.
• Committed to development consistency and coding standards.
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise applications for the subscriptions platform.
• Lead on architecture decisions, code quality, and system scalability.
• Refactor existing code and ensure reliable deployments.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

TypeScript

Git workflows

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Join Future’s Subscriptions Team as a Senior Developer, working closely with our Technology & Engineering department to deliver scalable, efficient, and well-structured web applications.

Reporting to the Senior Tech Lead, you’ll take ownership of new and existing projects—from architecting and building greenfield solutions using the latest tools and practices, to enhancing and maintaining current systems. You’ll collaborate across teams to plan, scope, and deliver new services and features that drive our subscriptions platform forward.

• Design, develop, and optimise applications and components for our subscriptions platform.
• Lead on architecture decisions, code quality, and system scalability.
• Refactor existing code, write automated tests (unit, integration, E2E), and ensure reliable deployments.
• Collaborate with Tech Leads to define scope, monitor performance, and meet KPIs.
• Support and mentor junior developers through code reviews and technical guidance.
• Contribute to hack days and guilds, sharing best practices and exploring new technologies.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience with PHP and MVC practices
• Experienced with modern JS / TypeScript
• Experience building performant components in modern JS frameworks.
• Committed to development consistency and coding standards.
• Solid understanding of Git workflows.
• Experienced in working with data from APIs and databases.
• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerised development (e.g. Docker).
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical teams.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £55,000.

This is a UK, Remote-based role.

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time.
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus.
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

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

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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