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Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer (PHP / Laravel)
Salary & Location
- Salary: £50–60,000
- Location: Lincoln (office-based, 5 days per week)
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
There's something quite rewarding about working on a platform that sits right at the centre of how an organisation operates. This is one of those environments where the technology really matters. It supports day-to-day activity, connects multiple organisations through a shared system, and continues to evolve as demand grows.
We're working exclusively with a Lincoln-based organisation that has developed a well-established, multi-tenant SaaS platform used across a national customer base. It’s a product people rely on, not something sitting on the sidelines, and they’re now looking to strengthen their engineering team with the addition of a Senior Software Engineer.
The Opportunity
You’ll be joining a small, experienced team of three senior engineers who take genuine ownership of the platform. It’s a collaborative setup where:
- Ideas are shared
- Standards matter
- People are trusted to get on with their work
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Your focus will be on:
- Developing and improving backend services in Laravel
- Building out APIs
- Ensuring the platform remains stable, secure, and scalable as it grows
A key aspect of the role is understanding how the system performs in the real world. When issues arise—whether in performance, data integrity, or unexpected behaviour—you’ll be responsible for:
- Identifying root causes
- Seeing solutions through to completion
This suit someone who:
- Enjoys tackling complex challenges
- Prefers long-term, thoughtful solutions
You’ll also have the opportunity to shape the platform’s technical evolution, including:
- Improving CI/CD pipelines
- Refining deployment processes
- Contributing to decisions around cloud infrastructure and architecture
If you want a role where you can:
- Influence processes, not just deliver what already exists
- Help define how things are built and maintained —this is the opportunity.
Requirements & Preference
They’re looking for someone with:
- A strong background in PHP and Laravel
- A broader engineering mindset
- Comfort working across application and infrastructure layers
- A focus on producing high-quality, well-structured work
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Equally important is your approach:
- Critical and thoughtful thinking
- Clear, effective communication
- Pride in taking ownership when it matters
Location & Notes
- Office-based in Lincoln, 5 days per week
- Priority given to candidates within a sensible commuting distance
- The team values meaningful time together
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Contact
Will Taylor at Hays in Lincoln is the exclusive recruitment partner for this opportunity.
For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Will directly.
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