- Demonstrable technical history in PHP (Laravel)
- Experience with Unit Testing or TDD
- Experience working in an Agile team
- Experience scoping and estimating work
- Experience mentoring more junior staff / code reviews
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of AWS would be ideal
Back to searchLead Backend Developer – Leeds (Hybrid Remote) - £70kLaravel/AWS | Flexible Schedule | Accreditation and Certification Budget | Modern Tech StackAda Meher are commencing on a search for one of their fastest-growing clients in Leeds who are looking for a Lead Backend Developer to join them working with the development team in their Leeds office to improve project planning and delivery, specifically with testing and TDD in mind. The right candidate will have ownership over scoping, resource planning, delivery and quality of specific projects, all based around modern technology in the Laravel/AWS stack. The successful applicant will have the client's Backend development squad reporting into them but will also have the opportunity to be involved in project delivery, at a high level, across the Frontend squad in tandem with the Tech Director and Head of Projects.The company operate on a hybrid remote policy, asking employees to come into their central office space 1-2 times a month with flexibility to work the rest of the time remotely. The culture of the business is very much one of autonomy, allowing staff to deliver work on a schedule which suits them – as long as the work gets done and to the right quality there is no issue.Using a modern stack, including a Vue/Nuxt.js based frontend Laravel APIs, microservices, SOLID principles, AWS deployments and aiming to drive towards full TDD, the company take an active interest in their employee’s development offering a budget set aside for pertinent courses and certifications. They are looking for the Lead Developer to have a Backend bias, but the resources to upskill in other areas will be available for candidates if they wish.To Be Considered:
Lead Backend Developer - Leeds Hybrid Remote - £70k
Ada Meher
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Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Lead Backend Developer based in Leeds, offering a salary of £70,000.
- Candidates should have a demonstrable technical history in PHP (Laravel) and experience with Unit Testing or TDD.
- The role requires experience in scoping and estimating work, as well as mentoring junior staff.
- The company promotes a hybrid remote work policy, allowing employees to work from home most of the time with occasional office visits.
- Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills and knowledge of AWS is ideal.