Backend Developer

This is a hands-on backend role with real ownership. You'll work across both: Stabilising and improving existing Laravel-based systems Designing and building new SaaS products using a modern tech stackYou'll act as the backend authority within a small, collaborative team, working closely with a Frontend Developer and Senior UX/UI Designer. What You'll Be Doing Design & Development Build and maintain scalable SaaS applications Develop clean, well-structured backend systems using modern Laravel Design and implement robust RESTful APIs for a React frontendArchitecture & Ownership Own backend architecture and code quality Design multi-tenant database structures Apply best practices (service patterns, Eloquent optimisation, clean architecture)System Optimisation Improve performance and reliability of legacy systems Handle complex data migrations Proactively enhance system securityCloud & DevOps Help modernise systems using AWS managed services Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines Support automated, reliable deploymentsCollaboration Work closely with frontend and UX on product development Contribute to product discovery and backlog shaping Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies (Jira)Key Technical Requirements 3+ years commercial experience in backend development Strong PHP (8.x) and deep Laravel expertise Solid PostgreSQL experience (schema design, optimisation) Experience building APIs and integrating with frontend frameworks (ideally React) Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM and TDDNice to Have Experience with AWS and infrastructure modernisation CI/CD pipeline design and management Exposure to AI tooling (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude) Experience with agentic AI systems Familiarity with Figma workflows Interested in this position? Send your CV to or give me a call on (phone number removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Stats for this job Salary comparison: This job National average IT Jobs average South East England average Salaries The number of jobs in each salary range for all: Receive