Risk And Compliance jobs in United Kingdom

At Mitratech, we are a team of technocrats focused on building world‑class products that simplify operations in the Legal, Risk, Compliance, and HR functions. We are a close‑knit, globally dispersed team that thrives in an ecosystem that supports individual excellence and takes pride in its diverse and inclusive work culture centered around great people practices, learning opportunities, and having fun! Our culture is the ideal blend of entrepreneurial spirit and enterprise investment, enabling the chance to move at a rapid pace with some of the most complex, leading‑edge technologies available.

For over 35 years, the experts at Mitratech have been focused on solving the complex needs. Today, we serve 20,000 client companies of all sizes globally, representing 30% of the Fortune 500 and over 500,000 users in over 160 countries.

As we continue to grow, we’re always looking for resourceful, enthusiastic, and fresh perspective. Join our global team and see what makes Mitratech a truly exceptional place to work!

We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and driven Senior Software Developer to join our team. This role is crucial in building and enhancing scalable, reliable systems using PHP and Laravel. You’ll be instrumental in modernising our existing codebase, managing technical debt, and rapidly delivering high‑quality solutions that meet our evolving customer needs through direct, hands‑on development.

As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll leverage your deep technical expertise and familiarity with the latest development tools to deliver robust, production‑ready systems. You’ll contribute directly to our engineering practices, striving for continuous improvement and technical excellence in every line of code.

• Craft High‑Quality Code: Write exemplary, clean, maintainable, and scalable code in PHP and Laravel, applying best practices and high‑quality standards across the full stack.
• Champion Engineering Best Practices: Actively apply and advocate for engineering best practices such as consistent coding standards, thorough unit/integration testing, effective code reviews (as a reviewer and reviewee), and maintainable design patterns in your daily work.
• System Modernisation: Hands‑on refactor and enhance legacy systems to reduce technical debt while still achieving business delivery targets.
• Technical Implementation & Design Contribution: Implement and contribute to the design of software architecture that aligns with long‑term goals, performance, and scalability, working closely with technical and product teams.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders to communicate technical concepts clearly, propose and refine solutions, and incorporate feedback into product and system design.

• Technical Mastery:
• 5+ years of professional experience in full‑stack development with strong PHP and Laravel expertise.
• Proven experience building scalable web applications and well‑structured REST APIs.
• Experience with Angular (2+) or other modern JS frameworks (Vue.js, React).
• Solid understanding of SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimisation and schema design.
• Proficiency with Git, pull requests, and version control best practices.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the stack.
• AI Leverage: Experience using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Operational Excellence: Proven ability to write production‑ready code and maintain high standards for performance, security, and maintainability.

• Familiarity with PHP testing tools (e.g., PHPUnit, Pest) and frontend testing strategies.
• Experience working in an enterprise‑scale or compliance‑focused environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple codebases and collaborating with different teams.
• Experience contributing to the technical direction of projects.

• A Problem Solver: You enjoy untangling complex technical challenges and finding pragmatic, effective solutions.
• Technically Strong: Detail‑oriented and passionate about writing secure, high‑performance, scalable code.
• Continuous Improver: Always looking for ways to improve systems, processes, and your own skills.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.