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