Full Stack Developer (PHP/Laravel/Cursor)

Location: East Sussex (Hybrid Working)

My client are a purpose-driven social enterprise and recognised experts within inclusion, committed to helping individuals unlock their potential in employment, education, and wider society. They deliver specialist support services, digital solutions, training, and workplace programmes that create meaningful social impact.

The Opportunity

They are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong PHP/Laravel expertise to take ownership of a growing suite of digital platforms. This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated developer who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and shaping scalable technology solutions from end to end. The individual will also ideally have additional AI skills with Cursor or a similar coding agent.

You will lead both backend and frontend development, collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders, and play a key role in driving the long-term technical vision of our platforms.

You'll be joining an organisation where your work has visible impact, your ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Development and Technical Leadership

• Lead the ongoing development and enhancement of multiple Laravel-based platforms

• Shape and maintain the long-term technical roadmap

• Translate business and user requirements into scalable technical solutions

• Identify opportunities to implement AI, automation, and workflow improvements

Systems Architecture & Integration

• Design and maintain secure, scalable, and maintainable system architecture

• Develop and manage API integrations and cross-platform data flows

• Oversee authentication, identity management, and service communication

• Ensure effective backup, auditing, and disaster recovery processes

Secure Development & Compliance

• Apply secure-by-design principles across all development activities

• Support vulnerability management, encryption, monitoring, and access control

• Ensure systems align with GDPR, ISO27001, and accessibility standards including WCAG 2.2 AA

• Maintain incident response and business continuity processes

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Manage CI/CD pipelines and automated release processes using Bitbucket

• Optimise and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, RDS, and S3

• Improve monitoring, observability, reliability, and deployment automation

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with operational, product, and delivery teams to build user-focused solutions

• Collaborate with Product Owners on backlog priorities, acceptance criteria, and technical feasibility

• Contribute to agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives

Client & Partner Engagement

• Support technical discussions during onboarding and implementation projects

• Work collaboratively with external technical partners and stakeholders

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years' experience in full stack development with strong PHP/Laravel expertise

• Strong frontend development skills including Blade, SCSS, JavaScript, and jQuery

• Solid understanding of MySQL, backend architecture, and API development

• Experience using Cursor to enhance development productivity and automation

• Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, RDS, and S3

• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Bitbucket

• Advanced Git/version control knowledge

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects end-to-end

• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience working within agile environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence

Desirable

• Familiarity with accessibility standards including WCAG 2.2 AA

• Understanding of inclusive and accessible design principles

• Interest in AI-driven development and automation technologies

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working environment

• Opportunity to take ownership of impactful digital platforms

• Supportive and inclusive working culture

• Meaningful work with genuine social impact

• Opportunities for innovation and professional growth

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

To apply for this role please forward your Cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below..