Senior PHP Full Stack Developer

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.