Web Developer
Posted 1 day ago by STEM Connex
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Reigate, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Web Developer role involves delivering high-quality code across various projects using an agile methodology. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and encompasses the full project lifecycle from initial estimates to live deployment. The developer will engage in problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement in development processes. This is a contractor position with a focus on efficient and scalable code development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop efficient, scalable, and well-tested code to a high standard.
- Participate in peer code reviews and collaborative development practices.
- Deliver work to agreed deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Use and continuously develop knowledge of testing frameworks.
- Accurately track time and manage workload effectively.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and updates clearly with stakeholders.
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop new features or enhance existing functionality.
- Attend and contribute to internal meetings and agile ceremonies.
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of the digital development lifecycle.
- Experience with version control and testing tools (unit and UI testing).
- Passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
- Experience with PHP / Laravel, Vue.js, RESTful APIs, MySQL, PestPHP.
- Familiarity with Git-based repositories (e.g. GitHub).
- Basic understanding of DevOps principles (desirable).
- Awareness of security and performance best practices (desirable).
- Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience working on comparable development projects.
- Background in fast-paced environments such as agencies or consultancies.
- Experience on professional and/or personal development projects.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Reigate
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Web Developer In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality code across a range of projects spanning multiple industries. Work may involve the full project lifecycle, from initial estimates through to live deployment. Projects are delivered using an agile, sprint-based methodology. You will play an active role in problem-solving and collaborative development, working closely with cross-functional teams including mobile developers, project managers, QA, designers, and product specialists. Contract: Contractor Location: Remote Day Rate: £250-£275 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with core hours between 10:00–16:00
Role Responsibilities
- Develop efficient, scalable, and well-tested code to a high standard.
- Participate in peer code reviews and collaborative development practices.
- Deliver work to agreed deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Use and continuously develop knowledge of testing frameworks.
- Accurately track time and manage workload effectively.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and updates clearly with stakeholders.
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop new features or enhance existing functionality.
- Attend and contribute to internal meetings and agile ceremonies.
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
Skills & Experience
- Essential
- Strong understanding of the digital development lifecycle.
- Experience with version control and testing tools (unit and UI testing).
- Passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
- Experience with PHP / Laravel, Vue.js, RESTful APIs, MySQL, PestPHP.
- Familiarity with Git-based repositories (e.g. GitHub).
- Desirable
- Basic understanding of DevOps principles.
- Aware of security and performance best practices.
Education
- Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Physics), or equivalent industry experience, training, or apprenticeship in software development.
Experience
- Experience working on comparable development projects.
- Background in fast-paced environments such as agencies or consultancies.
- Experience on professional and/or personal development projects.
Benefits
- Competitive annual leave allowance with incremental increases.
- Flexible working hours around core business times.
- Option to substitute public holidays for cultural or religious observance.
- Regular company-wide social events.
- Personalised learning and development plans.
- Pension scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support, including mental health initiatives.