Software Engineer I

clearer.io; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 66,779 - 110,389; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

A leading eCommerce company in Leicester is seeking a Software Engineer I to enhance their innovative suite of applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with backend technologies like PHP and frameworks such as Laravel, as well as front-end technologies including React and AngularJS. This hybrid role allows for collaboration with a diverse team, focusing on both project ownership and mentorship of junior engineers. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant software development experience required.
• Strong expertise in programming principles and design patterns.
• Ability to work independently and ask questions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain SaaS applications.
• Lead development of features from design to deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Programming principles

PHP

Front-end technologies

Database design

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

Cloud platforms

Performance monitoring

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Laravel

PHP frameworks

React

Vue.js

AngularJS

Job description

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Take the clearer route to smart career growth.

At clearer.io, we’re reimagining eCommerce by enhancing search, discovery, and customer engagement through a standout suite of innovative apps. Our mission is straightforward yet powerful: to empower our partners with solutions that streamline their operations, foster customer trust, and drive sustainable growth. We’re not just about technology - we’re about making eCommerce smarter, simpler, and more impactful, delivering solutions that inspire confidence and create real results.

With fresh investment and rapid growth, this is the perfect time to join our journey. When you become part of clearer.io, you step into a role where your work truly matters. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to own your projects, drive outcomes, and make an impact within a supportive, diverse team of professionals dedicated to customer success. We value clarity, results, and a customer-centric approach that keeps us focused on delivering real value to our partners every step of the way.

If you’re ready to cut through the clutter and focus on what really matters in a dynamic eCommerce landscape, clearer.io is the place to grow, lead, and shape the future of online retail. Join us, and be part of a team that’s committed to making eCommerce clearer, more efficient, and more rewarding for everyone.

Your Impact:

We’re looking for a Software Engineer I to join our hybrid team in Leicester. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in software development—whether through a previous role, internship, or strong project work—who’s ready to take on more ownership within a supportive, high-performing environment. You’ll work in a cross-functional Scrum team alongside experienced engineers, QAs, designers, and product managers, contributing to both backend (PHP/Laravel) and modern frontend frameworks like React, Vue.js, and AngularJS.

In this role, you’ll own small to medium-sized projects, contribute to planning and code reviews, and help mentor junior engineers. We value clean, maintainable code and collaborative problem-solving. While you’ll have guidance from senior engineers, we’re looking for someone who can work independently, ask good questions, and take initiative. This is a hybrid position with most of the team in the Leicester office four days a week, with flexibility for one work-from-home day. If you’re looking to grow technically and make a real impact, you’ll fit right in.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex features for cloud-based SaaS applications using specified technologies
• Debug and resolve complex software defects and performance issues
• Lead the development of small to medium-sized features, taking ownership from design to deployment
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code
• Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability issues
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other engineers
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tooling
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Collaborate with product managers to define and refine requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
  
  
  
  
  

What you'll bring:

• Strong expertise in programming principles (e.g. OOP, functional) and design patterns (e.g. DRY, SOLID, IoC)
• Experience with backend languages such as PHP and other web-based object-oriented languages, using frameworks like Laravel (preferred) and Drupal.
• Proficient in front-end technologies including AngularJS, React, and Vue.js
• Experience with database design, optimization, and ORM frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading small development teams
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including services like serverless functions, containers, and databases
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools
• Proficiency in prompt engineering and experience in using AI coding assistant tool in day-to-day work
  
  
  
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience is required. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Experience with e-commerce and with specific experience of Shopify a plus!
  
  
  
  
  

Qualities:

• Inquisitiveness
• Having pride in one’s work
• Tenacity: trying to work it out but knowing when to ask for help
• Follow-thru and dependability
• A strong belief in the team’s success
• Most importantly, friendly/kind/a good teammate
  
  
  
  
  

Why clearer.io?

• Customers at the heart: We make our customers the stars of our show and help them thrive. When they grow, so do we. We obsess over their needs so we can dream big on their behalf
• Purposeful progress: We harness our ingenuity to keep leveling up and growing stronger. We take initiative, think boldly, and don’t settle for the status quo. Every risk teaches us something new
• Endless innovation: We take action, refine our work, and drive meaningful growth for each other and our customers. Humble in our pursuit, we continuously seek to improve. We ask ‘How can we help?’ striving always to make a meaningful
• Always open: With transparency we simplify the complex, collaborate globally and empower everyone. We believe openness in our communication—with customers, partners, and team members—is essential for building strong relationships
• Clear Benefits: Reviews.io Private Medical Insurance
  
  
  
  
  

Be a part of clearer.io—where your expertise fuels real change in eCommerce. Come and join us- it’s clear we’re the place to be!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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