We re seeking a UK-based PHP Full Stack Software Engineer to support the continued growth of our sustainability and digital learning platforms.
You ll be a hands-on developer who enjoys building modern, responsive user experiences, writing clean, scalable code, and collaborating closely with designers and cross-functional teams.
This is an opportunity to contribute to platforms that deliver meaningful impact at scale, improving the learning experience for thousands of users.
The Role at a Glance:
PHP Full Stack Software Engineer
Old Street, London / Hybrid Working / 1 day a week in the office
GBP70,000 - GBP80,000
Plus fantastic benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, mental health support, fitness allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, volunteer days, and more
Permanent - Full Time
Product / Service: Sustainability Consultancy; Training & Events
Culture: Close knit, small and agile company, flat hierarchy, direct communication with director and hiring managers alike
Closing Date: 22nd May
About the Role:
This is a hands-on development role focused on delivering high-quality front-end experiences alongside robust PHP-based functionality.
You ll work closely with designers and stakeholders to bring user experiences to life, while contributing to the ongoing development and optimisation of our Moodle-based platforms. We make extensive use of AI-assisted development tools and are continuing to expand this across the team, so you ll play a part in shaping how these are used effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with designers to translate detailed front-end specifications into high-quality web pages, building modern, responsive interfaces that enhance user experience.
- Write clean, reusable code across both front-end and PHP components, while contributing to code reviews and supporting other developers where needed.
- Take ownership of software quality, ensuring best practices are followed across development, testing, and performance optimisation, including writing and maintaining unit and Behat tests.
- Troubleshoot issues and optimise applications to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability across platforms.
- Ensure systems meet accessibility standards, GDPR requirements, and data protection best practices, while supporting QA processes and maintaining data integrity.
- Work as part of a cross-functional team alongside engineers, product designers, and product managers, contributing to all stages of the agile development lifecycle.
- Engage with wider stakeholders including Learning Technologists, Sustainability Consultants, and Designers, providing technical guidance and translating requirements into effective solutions.
- Stay up to date with modern front-end technologies, particularly HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and proactively suggest improvements to user experience and development practices.
- Contribute to the evolution of AI-assisted development within the team, helping to identify opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements.
Essential Requirements:
- You must have UK work authorisation and strong English communication skills, alongside 3-5 years of commercial front-end development experience.
- You ll bring strong technical capability across HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript, with experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, and confidence using Git for version control.
- Experience with Bootstrap, Ajax, and jQuery is important, alongside a solid understanding of writing optimised, maintainable code.
- You are a strong problem-solver who can optimise code and troubleshoot effectively.
- You communicate clearly, work well with others, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
Professional Skills:
- You are a strong problem-solver who can optimise code and troubleshoot effectively.
- You communicate clearly, work well with others, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Moodle would be highly beneficial, along with familiarity with Docker, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and Linux environments.
- Knowledge of authentication protocols, WordPress, or additional programming languages would be advantageous, as would any exposure to AI-assisted coding tools or project management practices.
What s on Offer:
- A competitive salary of GBP70,000 - GBP80,000
- 25 days + 8 statutory holidays, plus an extra day for your birthday
- Hybrid working
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Profit share scheme and discretionary bonus
- Fitness allowance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare schemes
- Volunteer days
- Access to our vibrant Old Street office with lounge, caf? bar, gym, and rooftop terrace
- Ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals
Apply today and be part of a team using technology to drive real-world sustainability impact.
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