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Software Engineer (PHP, Laravel, React)
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.
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.
As a Software Engineer at Komodo Digital, you’ll be instrumental in building, optimising, and maintaining our digital products. While your primary focus will be on backend development using PHP and Laravel, we’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable working on the frontend using modern JavaScript frameworks, such as React.
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 is about combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving—finding effective ways to turn complex client needs into seamless, reliable, and high-performing applications.
You’ll work closely with clients to understand their requirements, keeping them informed and engaged in the development process to ensure our solutions meet their business objectives. Collaboration is key - you’ll work alongside designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver projects that meet our high standards of excellence. We also need you to be comfortable writing clean, maintainable code, conducting code reviews, and presenting technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This is a hybrid role, so you need to be able (and happy) to work from our Newcastle studio a few days a week. We value flexibility but thrive on the energy of in-person collaboration. We also require you to attend any client meetings/workshops in the office when scheduled.
You’ll be:
Excellent at written and verbal communication, both within the team and with our clients.
Able to manage your own time. A self-starter that can use their initiative.
Passionate about tech and willing to proactively stay up to date with the latest developments in your industry.
Comfortable working across the full stack between backend systems and modern, user-friendly frontends.
Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
Able to embody our key values of understanding, creativity and intelligence.
You'll have:
3+ years of demonstrable PHP experience.
A thorough understanding of PHP development on the LAMP/LEMP stacks.
Frontend experience with modern JavaScript, including frameworks like React and a solid understanding of responsive design principles.
Demonstrable experience of modern Laravel development.
A 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.
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 well with ours to help us do our best work.
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
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as standard.
Hardware that can handle multiple Chrome tabs.
An employee pension plan to help you prepare for the future.
Our office is dog friendly for those who appreciate the cold nose of a furry friend.
A central, modern Newcastle hub with excellent transport links.
Fresh bean-to-cup coffee and a selection of continental tea. (Office).
Check out our story and our work to get a sense of who we are.
We’ve built a team and a business that is rewarding to work in. Simple, open and flexible.
If this sounds like a place you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply for the role by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button in the section below, sending your CV (cover letter optional.)
A 30-40 minute Google Meet to get to know you, with some skill questions thrown in.
A time-bound coding challenge (remote), followed by an in-person interview at our office.
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