Reed
Full Stack Developer (PHP) | Middlesbrough | Salary £32,000 DOE | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)
We’re partnering with a well-established and highly ambitious UK manufacturer that is continuing to invest heavily in its digital future. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that’s actively modernising its technology stack and scaling its in-house development capability.
Our client offers something genuinely different, you won’t just be building isolated features. Instead, you’ll play a key role in developing end-to-end systems that power the entire organisation, from customer-facing platforms through to cutting-edge technology deployed on the factory floor.
If you're looking for a role where you can see the real-world impact of your work, influence technical direction, and grow alongside a forward-thinking business – apply today!
Why Join?
- Meaningful Work – Build systems that directly impact operations, production, and customer experience
- Modernisation Journey – Be part of a transition towards a modern, scalable tech stack (React, Node, APIs)
- Influence & Ownership – Join a team where your ideas are valued and you can shape future solutions
- Supportive Environment – Collaborative team culture with a genuine focus on development and innovation
- Long-Term Stability – Work for a growing, financially secure business investing in technology
The Role
As a Full Stack Developer, you’ll take ownership of key projects across a diverse technology landscape. You’ll be instrumental in:
- Designing and delivering new features and systems
- Enhancing and maintaining core PHP-based platforms
- Contributing to front-end and modern JS development (React)
- Supporting the business in evolving towards a more modern architecture
- Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to deliver impactful solutions
This is a role where you’ll go beyond coding, you’ll be involved in technical decision-making and solution design.
Skills
We’re keen to speak with developers who have experience in most of the following:
- Strong full stack development background
- PHP (ideally Laravel)
- JavaScript & modern frameworks (React exposure desirable)
- Node.js (Express.js beneficial)
- Databases: MySQL and/or MongoDB
- HTML5, CSS, modern web technologies
- REST APIs & JSON
- Version control (Git / GitHub)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £32,000 DOE
- Hybrid working – 3 days in the office
- Flexible working hours
- Free on-site gym
- Free parking
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Friendly, supportive working environment
- Standard 40-hour working week
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