A Lead Application Engineer / Full Stack Developer with strong experience across web and mobile platforms is needed to join a small but innovative equine health tech startup based near Stroud, Gloucestershire. The role is remote (work from home) full-time and integral to the company’s ongoing product and business development. Applicants must be located within reasonable distance of GL6 for occasional in-person meetings. About the Company This emerging startup has been operating a flagship equine dental record-keeping application for over 8 years, serving professionals worldwide. Recognised as a leading provider in this niche field, the company is now expanding into broader equine and animal healthcare verticals, creating impactful solutions that enhance business management and animal health record-keeping. In this role, you will be the first employee, working closely with the co-founder to drive product strategy, development, and growth. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to influence the technical direction and success of a cutting-edge equine health platform. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Define and guide the technical vision and roadmap. Align technology strategy with business objectives. End-to-End Development: Build, test, and deploy scalable web and mobile (iOS/Android) applications. Write maintainable code that follows best practices. Cloud Infrastructure: Manage AWS environments for secure, efficient deployments. Handle scaling and cost management effectively. System Architecture: Maintain robust architecture ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. Quality Assurance & Testing: Establish and maintain testing frameworks and CI pipelines. Ensure reliable, bug-free applications through thorough testing. Collaboration & Reporting: Report directly to the co-founder on progress and challenges. Communicate technical insights to guide product and business decisions. Technical Expertise Required PHP (Symfony Framework): Strong backend development, API design, and event-driven architecture. React Native: Expertise in building cross-platform mobile solutions. SQL & SQLite: Advanced database design, optimisation, and querying. AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.): Experience in AWS deployments, scaling, and cost optimisation. Stripe Integration: Implementation of secure payment systems and subscription billing. iOS/Android Native: Familiarity with Swift/Objective-C and Java/Kotlin is beneficial. Additional Skills Frontend development with modern JavaScript frameworks. UI/UX awareness and familiarity with accessibility standards. Strong problem-solving, self-motivation, and leadership traits. Interview Structure Introductory Call – 15 minutes In-person Interview with a short presentation Final Interview – Team discussion and cultural fit assessment Offer Competitive salary and pension contribution Flexible hours and 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Mostly remote work with occasional in-person meetings in GL6 Role growth and evolution as the business scales Necessary hardware provided Please Note Candidates must be within reasonable distance of GL6 for occasional in-person meetings. Must have the right to work in the UK, no sponsorship available. Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Full Stack Developer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior Backend Developer, Senior Mobile Developer, Tech Lead, Software Architect, may also be considered. IND123