Senior Software Engineer

Oscar Technology; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in PHP Laravel and React. This role offers a salary of £65,000 - £75,000, hybrid working options, and the opportunity to mentor junior developers. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining applications while driving improvements and best practices. If you are ready to advance your career in a supportive, innovation-driven environment, apply now.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Collaborative and growth-focused environment

Supportive and innovation-driven culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PHP Laravel and React.
• Proven experience in AWS and Docker.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, scalability, and performance.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior developers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality applications.
• Take ownership of projects and work closely with product and design teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

PHP Laravel

React

AWS

Docker

Python

MariaDB

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - PHP Laravel / React - Cambridge £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

Hybrid 2/3 days in office (you choose the days)

We're working with a forward-thinking tech company in Cambridge who are looking to bring on board a Senior Software Engineer with a strong track record in PHP Laravel and React. This is a chance to step into a senior role where your technical expertise and leadership skills will make a real impact.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary between £65k - £75k
  
• Private healthcare as part of the benefits package
  
• Work with modern tech in a collaborative, growth-focused environment
  
• Opportunity to mentor and guide junior developers, helping shape the next generation of talent
  
• Hybrid working options and a supportive, innovation-driven culture
  

The roleAs a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality applications. You'll be working hands-on with PHP Laravel and React, and you'll have plenty of scope to introduce improvements and best practices.

You'll be expected to take ownership of projects, work closely with product and design teams, and provide mentorship to junior engineers - both in code reviews and through day-to-day guidance.

Key requirements

• Strong experience in PHP Laravel and React
  
• Proven experience in AWS and Docker
  
• Solid understanding of software architecture, scalability, and performance
  
• Experience mentoring or managing junior developers (strongly preferred)
  
• Bonus points for experience with Python and MariaDB
  

The ideal candidateWe're looking for someone who is technically sharp, collaborative, and enjoys helping others grow. You'll be comfortable switching between hands-on coding, solution design, and coaching junior members of the team.

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office per week)

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a company where your voice will be heard and your skills valued, get in touch today - we'd love to tell you more about this opportunity.

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