Senior PHP 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.