Full Stack Software Developer

Zaltek Ltd (trading as Zaltek Digital)
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
26 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£35,000.0 - £45,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

PHP (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Software Applications Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Code Review Databases Software Debugging DevOps Laravel Open Source Technology
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Commercial Software Scrum Methodology Web Application Frameworks Google Cloud Test-Driven Development (TDD) ReactJS Git Vue.js Restful APIs Software Version Control Microservices

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our growing development team. You’ll take ownership of complex projects, mentor junior developers, and play a pivotal role in shaping our technical solutions across multiple industries - including Data and AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications using modern technologies
  • Take ownership of features and modules from requirements through to deployment
  • Lead and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers
  • Mentor junior developers and support their professional growth
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex application issues, optimising performance and reliability
  • Architect and implement database solutions, including design and maintenance
  • Deploy and maintain cloud-hosted solutions (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
  • Drive agile development processes - sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives
  • Engage confidently with clients, supporting our Managed Service offering
  • Diagnose and resolve complex Microsoft-related technical issues for clients
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and bring new ideas to the team

Minimum 3 years’ commercial software development experience gained within the UK - this is a strict requirement.

  • Degree-level education in a relevant discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Proven experience with modern frameworks such as React, Vue, Laravel, or similar
  • Strong understanding of databases and SQL
  • Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
  • Experience working within agile methodologiesExcellent communication skills - written and spoken - including client-facing interactions
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Experience with Data and AI technologies
  • Experience with PHP and the Laravel framework
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with testing frameworks and a test-driven development approach
  • Personal or open-source projects that demonstrate your passion for development

What We Offer

  • £35,000 - £45,000 salary with regular reviews
  • Genuine career progression into lead and principal roles
  • Exposure to diverse, high-profile projects across multiple industries
  • Modern office at Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ commercial software development experience gained within the UK - this is a strict requirement.

  • Degree-level education in a relevant discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Proven experience with modern frameworks such as React, Vue, Laravel, or similar
  • Strong understanding of databases and SQL
  • Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
  • Experience working within agile methodologiesExcellent communication skills - written and spoken - including client-facing interactions
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Experience with Data and AI technologies
  • Experience with PHP and the Laravel framework
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with testing frameworks and a test-driven development approach
  • Personal or open-source projects that demonstrate your passion for development

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