Software Engineer

LaraBench; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LaraBench is seeking a Software Engineer to help build and enhance scalable PHP/Laravel and Node.js-based applications. The role focuses on delivering high-quality software while collaborating within a modern tech stack and a supportive team.

The position is a 1-year fixed-term contract in London with hybrid work (2 days in office). You will contribute to replacing and modernising a core business system and its integrations, leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and code quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PHP/Laravel and Node.js/TypeScript.
• Experience using AI development tools such as Cursor or Claude.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong engineering fundamentals.
• Enjoy learning, collaborating and developing skills within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable PHP/Laravel and Node.js applications and services.
• Contribute to the development of a new internal business platform and modernization of core systems.
• Collaborate with the wider technology team to deliver integrations and services that boost efficiency.

Skills

PHP/Laravel

Node.js

TypeScript

Cursor

Claude

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

PHP/Laravel

Node.js

TypeScript

Cursor

Claude

Job description

Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel & Node.js)

1 year FTC | St Paul's, London | Hybrid (2 days in office) | £60,000-£70,000

We're partnering with a growing, technology-driven organisation looking to add a Software Engineer to its engineering team.

This is an opportunity to join a business that values strong technical foundations, modern development practices and continuous learning. You'll work across PHP/Laravel and Node.js/TypeScript, helping to build and enhance scalable applications, integrations and services while collaborating with experienced engineers in a supportive, high-performing environment.

The role will play a key part in the development of a new internal business platform, supporting the replacement and modernisation of a core business system. Working closely with the wider technology team, you'll help build new functionality, integrations and services that improve operational efficiency and support the organisation's long-term digital transformation goals.

We're particularly interested in developers who embrace AI-assisted engineering and regularly use tools such as Cursor or Claude to improve productivity, code quality and delivery.

What we're looking for

• Strong experience with PHP and Laravel


• Commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript


• Experience using AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude or similar


• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong engineering fundamentals


• Someone who enjoys learning, collaborating and developing their skills within a supportive team

If you're a Software Engineer looking for a role that offers technical challenge, genuine career development and the chance to work with a modern technology stack in a highly regarded team, we'd love to hear from you