Lead Laravel / PHP Web Developer

Established in 2000, we can still remember a time when websites were built using images in HTML tables, yes that was “best practice” back then! Today, we’re still just as passionate about the web and its potential but our tech stack and best practices have changed a lot! We’re an agency that builds both websites and web applications, and we’re now over 6-years into our journey with Laravel. From a stock system used by the NHS, a Chrome Extension for Branston Pickle to visualising $13B in research grant funding for Oxford University our work is varied and challenging in equal measure.We’re seeking a Lead Laravel / PHP Developer with 4+ years solid Laravel experience to steer our growing team of passionate programmers. This is a unique opportunity as the role has the potential for career progression to a brand new position of Technical Director with responsibility for overseeing and steering the technical direction of the agency as a whole.What the job involvesDeveloping and maintaining web applications using the Laravel FrameworkContributing to project planning, scoping, specifications and estimatesHandling or delegating client support requests as appropriateDelivering on multiple, concurrent projectsMentoring and managing two junior/mid-level developersYou haveExcellent knowledge of the Laravel framework and ecosystemExperience writing DRY, well structured, clean and elegant codeStrong JavaScript skills and experience with frameworksExcellent knowledge of MySQL database design and developmentFamiliarity with Linux shellExcellent attention to detail and a thorough approach to testingAbility to thrive in a sometimes fast-paced agency environment with demanding clientsAbility to work efficiently by prioritising what's important without cutting cornersSuperb written and verbal communication skills, confident speaking with clients and stakeholdersFamiliarity with GitFamiliarity with Mac OSEnthusiasm to work in a small and relatively flat team and make a differenceNot essential but it would be good if you have experience withNext.js and ReactVue.jsLaravel LivewireFilamentTailwind CSSAlpine.jsTDD practices (Pest PHP)Craft CMSCloud infrastructure (such as AWS)Project management and leadership experienceWe haveRemote workingFlexibility in terms of when and where you work24 days holiday plus...Bank holidaysYour birthday offA half day for Christmas shopping33.5 days holiday in totalOpportunity to progress into a Director-level roleInteresting and varied projects to get your teeth intoAn environment that encourages autonomy but provides support and guidance when you need itAll the equipment you need (MacBook Pro and accessories)An active interest in helping you to upskill and grow through monthly training timeA focus on you as a person, a happy team is a productive teamCompany pensionFree eye test vouchersModern, air-conditioned office in Chelmsford City centreChristmas and summer partiesPaid for outings to industry events/conferences (we attend Laravel Live UK every year)37.5 hour working week