Software Developer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-learning provider in Preston is seeking a Software Developer to join their fast-paced development team. You will work on enhancing a well-established LMS platform, optimizing existing systems, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in PHP, Laravel, TypeScript, and MySQL, along with great communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000, an annual bonus scheme, and generous holidays. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in learning and development.

Benefits

Salary of £40,000 – £45,000

Annual bonus scheme

28 days holiday

Opportunities to go abroad

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Solid experience with PHP, Laravel, TypeScript, Vue, and MySQL.
• Great communication skills with the ability to explain technical ideas to non-technical people.
• A good understanding of testing, documentation, and version control.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and roll out new features for the LMS platform.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to meet requirements.
• Maintain and optimise existing systems for performance and security.
• Get involved in DevOps tasks using AWS for infrastructure management.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain coding standards.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

TypeScript

Vue

MySQL

Git

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Please note, this role does not offer sponsorship, and requires 5 days a week on site in Preston

About the company

The company is an award-winning provider of e-learning solutions, supporting hundreds of thousands of users across a wide range of industries. It is dedicated to delivering innovative and user-friendly learning experiences that help organizations train, engage, and develop their teams. The company has gone through immense growth of 50% in the last 12 months, with plans to grow another 50% by the end of 2026.

The company is currently seeking a Software Developer to join its collaborative, fast-paced development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a well-established platform with real‑world impact, contributing to the continuous enhancement and expansion of its digital learning products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work as part of a small, agile team to design, build, test, and roll out new features and improvements to our LMS platform.
• Pick up development tickets, figure out what’s needed, build the solution, and take it through code review and into production.
• Collaborate with teams across the business, including product, support, marketing, and sales, to make sure what you’re building meets everyone’s needs.
• Maintain and optimise existing systems to improve performance, scalability, and security.
• Get involved in DevOps tasks using AWS, such as:
• Monitoring and responding to infrastructure issues
• Managing deployments and environmentsFinding ways to improve performance and reduce costs
• Take part in code reviews to keep our standards high and our codebase clean.
• Keep clear documentation so everyone’s on the same page.
• Stay up to date with new technologies and suggest ideas to make our platform even better.

What You’ll Need

• Solid experience with PHP, Laravel, TypeScript, Vue, and MySQL.
• Great communication skills with the ability to explain technical ideas to non-technical people.
• A good understanding of testing, documentation, and version control.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Bonus Points For

• Experience using Git or another version control system.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards.
• An interest in e-learning technologies or LMS platforms.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• 28 days holiday
• Opportunities to go abroad (Some of the team just got back from Morocco)
• A friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and creativity.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and shape your role as we continue to expand.
• A chance to work on products that make a real difference in people’s learning and development.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] for more information, or apply on the link provided on this page.