Web Developer

Job Title: Web Developer

Reports To: Application Development Manager

Location: Hybrid — requires 3 days per week in our Newcastle upon Tyne office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Summary

As a Web Developer, you will work as part of a team designing, developing, and maintaining all parts of our website estate. Working closely with other members of the IT team, internal stakeholders, and third parties, you will deliver high-quality web solutions that meet our evolving business needs. The primary focus of this role is back-end and full-stack web development using PHP and the Laravel framework, complemented by strong front-end skills. Experience with mobile application development, particularly React Native, is not essential but would be a welcome bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and maintenance of EMG web applications using the Laravel / Filament PHP framework.
• Design and implement user-friendly, performant interfaces and experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Implement and optimise database structures and queries for performance, scalability, and security.
• Integrate EMG corporate solutions and third-party APIs and services to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ensure security best practices are adhered to and that regular security reviews are performed.
• Take part in technical discussions within the Web and Mobile workstream, ensuring alignment with agreed technical principles, business goals, and best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and deliver solutions on time.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web development, AWS services, and cloud computing.
• Contribute to code peer reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Ideally degree educated in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven, demonstrable experience as a Web Developer with strong expertise in PHP, ideally using the Laravel framework.
• Solid experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
• Good knowledge of MySQL/SQLite and RESTful API development.
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFront).
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards, responsive design principles, and SEO best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience with content management systems such as WordPress.
• Experience integrating analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or UTM tracking.
• Experience of integrating with other corporate or third-party systems.
• Experience developing mobile applications using React Native for iOS and/or Android.
• Familiarity with mobile app deployment via App Store Connect and Google Play Console.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working — minimum 3 days per week in our Newcastle upon Tyne office.
• Collaborative team environment within a growing technology function.
• Opportunity to develop skills across web, mobile and cloud technologies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.