Overview

We\'re looking for a Software Engineer (Laravel / PHP / React) to join our team - someone who\'s ready to take on complex coding challenges independently and thrives in a collaborative setting.

You\'ll take ownership of the development lifecycle, translating client requirements into robust, scalable applications. Whether you\'re debugging, refining backend systems, or enhancing user interactions, your work will directly impact the quality of our digital solutions.

This role combines technical expertise with practical problem-solving—finding effective ways to turn complex client needs into seamless, reliable, and high-performing applications.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the development lifecycle and translate client requirements into robust, scalable applications.
• Debug, refine backend systems, and enhance user interactions to improve the quality of our digital solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements, keeping them informed and engaged to ensure our solutions meet business objectives.
• Work with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver projects that meet high standards of excellence.
• Write clean, maintainable code, conduct code reviews, and present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Be comfortable working across the full stack between backend systems and modern, user-friendly frontends.
• Attend client meetings/workshops in the office when scheduled as part of a hybrid role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrable PHP experience.
• Thorough understanding of PHP development on the LAMP / LEMP stacks.
• Demonstrable experience of modern Laravel development.
• Thorough understanding of responsive design and development.
• Understanding of unit-testing PHP applications.
• An eye for detail, ensuring that frontend components are intuitive and align with client expectations.

About Komodo

We\'re Komodo Digital, a Newcastle-based digital studio with a passion for solving complex problems and creating real-world impact for our clients. We\'re not your typical formal business, but we do take our work seriously.

We work on projects that push boundaries and pride ourselves on a culture that\'s both innovative and down-to-earth. We love solving complex challenges for big clients but also appreciate a bit of a laugh along the way. Our Newcastle studio is a creative space where ideas flow, and we\'d love for you to be part of it.

Why Komodo?

We\'re a tight-knit team that values creativity, collaboration, and the impact we can make together. We work flexibly, enjoy our time in the studio, and love making our clients\' visions a reality. We value integrity and open communication, so we look to work with clients across the private and public sectors whose values align with ours to help us do our best work.

We\'ll provide

• A salary matched to your experience and expertise.
• Hybrid and flexible working to support a productive and balanced week.
• We\'ll assess your home working space and help out with any kit needed to keep you comfortable.