Senior PHP Full Stack Developer

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.
  
  Essential Skills & Experience
  
• 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.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Experience working in small teams or start-up environments.
  
  Desirable Skills
  
• 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