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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Developer (with frontend focus) - **Company:** DestinationCore - **Location:** Ipswich, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, PHP (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Asana, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, DevOps, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Laravel, MySQL, Vagrant, Yii PHP Framework, Tailwind, Large Language Models, Git, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), Twig (templating), Webpack, Build Process, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Service Stack - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815446120-full-stack-developer-with-frontend-focus ## About the Role * At least two years' commercial development experience, ideally gained in an agency or fast-paced digital environment. * Confidence with PHP and familiarity with frameworks such as Laravel. * Experience working with Craft CMS or similar modern content-management systems. * Comfortable using Git and collaborative version control workflows. * An eye for detail, a problem-solving mindset, and a focus on maintainability and scalability. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you'll work closely with developers, project managers, and our Technical Lead., * Awareness of accessibility and performance best practice. * Familiarity with DevOps tools or deployment environments such as Servd, or AWS. * Strong working knowledge of local development platforms such as Valet, DDEV or Vagrant. * Understanding of UX and UI principles. * Exposure or experience working with AI tools and standards (MCPs, LLMs etc)., You'll join a small, ambitious team who are passionate about building great products for places. We value collaboration, flexibility, and attention to detail. You'll have the freedom to influence how we work, help shape our technical direction, and support the growth of the developers around you - all while contributing to a product used by destinations across the UK and the US. ## Description We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to help deliver high-quality websites and software to our growing client base - working closely with other developers in the team, and helping turn our Technical Lead's product vision into reality., * Developing destinationcore websites and web-related products (approx. 80% front-end / 20% back-end) using Craft CMS, Laravel, and related technologies. * Maintaining and updating the DestinationCore Initialisation Repository - the start point from which all DestinationCore websites are built. * Collaborating daily with other developers and our project management team to plan, prioritise, and deliver client work effectively. * Assisting with tickets received through the DestinationCore Service Desk - helping prioritise, plan, and resolve issues in line with client SLAs. * Enhancing and maintaining our internal Laravel-based systems and Craft CMS plugin. * Troubleshooting issues and contributing to continuous improvements across the DestinationCore platform. Technology Stack Our core stack includes: * CMS: Craft CMS (Twig templating, YII Framework - changing to Laravel in the next 18 months) * Front-end: HTML, SASS/CSS (Tailwind), Webpack build process * Database: MySQL * Version control: Git (GitHub) * Hosting & DevOps: Servd * Workflow & Communication: Slack, Monday.com ## Related Videos - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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