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Senior PHP Full Stack Developer

Leeds
4 days ago
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A cybersecurity start-up in Leeds is seeking a Full-Stack PHP Developer to join its small but growing team. The business has evolved from dark web monitoring into a full External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platform. The role is focused on enhancing, maintaining, and scaling this SaaS platform while embedding secure coding practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance and maintain the SaaS platform hosted in AWS.
  • Deliver both back-end and front-end features using PHP (Laravel), React, and TypeScript.
  • Design, integrate, and manage APIs and microservices.
  • Optimise applications for security, scalability, and performance.
  • Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions.
  • Follow secure coding practices and contribute to cybersecurity-focused product development.
  • Collaborate with a small engineering team and leadership on roadmap delivery.

    Essential Skills & Experience
  • Strong back-end development skills with PHP (Laravel).
  • Front-end development expertise with React and TypeScript.
  • Experience deploying and managing applications in AWS.
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and general cybersecurity principles.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in small teams or start-up environments.

    Desirable Skills
  • Experience in cybersecurity SaaS, vulnerability management, or EASM.
  • Familiarity with serverless AWS infrastructure and cloud-native architectures.
  • Exposure to AI/ML in the context of cybersecurity.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.

    Location & Working Arrangements
  • Hybrid working, with three days per week required in the Leeds city centre office (non-negotiable).
  • Candidates must be realistically commutable to Leeds.

    Salary & Benefits
  • Up to £65,000 base salary + benefits.
  • Clear progression opportunities as the team expands (expected growth to 6-8 developers).
  • Chance to work on a disruptive cybersecurity product with a 3-4 year roadmap ahead.
  • Collaborative, friendly, and flexible start-up culture

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