Senior PHP Developer

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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.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working in small teams or start‑up environments.
• 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

IT Services and IT Consulting

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