Full Stack Software Developer - PHP/ TypeScript

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Tech Lead, you'll focus on building high-quality, performant UI components. These components are for Future's proprietary Vanilla platform, a system that integrates TypeScript and PHP. The Vanilla platform also integrates with TailwindCSS and powers major brands such as TechRadar, Marie Claire, PC Gamer, and Homes & Gardens.

You'll ensure code is well-scoped, documented, tested, and production-ready. This includes tracing and fixing bugs across the stack, writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, and participating in code reviews and QA processes. You'll stay up to date with modern development practices, help shape the evolving tech stack, and take part in regular hack days to prototype innovative technical and business solutions.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Modern web development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript, including knowledge of CSS/JS internals and modern build systems.
• Experience building performant, accessible UI components from scratch using modern JavaScript frameworks, with a focus on standards and consistency.
• Experience with full-stack development, including working with APIs, databases, and languages such as PHP, TypeScript, and/or Go.
• Experience with performance optimisation and tooling, including browser dev tools, flame graphs, Git, and debugging techniques.
• Comfortable working in modern delivery environments, including CI/CD

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £45,000 - £50,000

This is a UK, Remote-based role

Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Technology 6

Who are we

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities - and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table - it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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