Job Title: Mid-Level Full Stack Engineer
Job Type: Remote
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday - Friday
Expected Start Date: Immediate
Role Overview
We are looking for a talented and motivated Mid-Level Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in PHP (Laravel) for backend development and is skilled in Angular, React, or Vue for creating modern, responsive frontends. You will work on enhancing our core platform, integrating new features, and ensuring the scalability and performance of our applications. You will also get the opportunity to work on innovative new features including the implementation of AI-driven solutions.
Who We Are
Lightup Tutoring is on a mission to empower students to excel in GCSE English through our interactive learning platform, The Lightup Hub. With over 150,000 students impacted, we provide engaging resources, including videos, quizzes, and personalized revision plans, to make learning accessible and impactful. Our dynamic team thrives on collaboration and innovation to create meaningful learning experiences.
What You’ll Do
As a Mid-Level Full Stack Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing our core platform, developing new features, and ensuring scalability and performance. You’ll also work on cutting-edge innovations, including AI-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development:
* Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using PHP (Laravel).
* Implement robust RESTful APIs for frontend integration.
* Design and maintain efficient, reusable, and scalable code.
* Collaborate on database schema design and queries using MySQL.
Frontend Development:
* Build responsive and interactive user interfaces using Angular, React, or Vue.js.
* Work closely with UI/UX designers to ensure seamless user experiences.
* Implement reusable components and frontend performance optimizations.
General Development:
* Participate in the entire application lifecycle: requirement gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
* Ensure software quality through unit and integration testing.
Who You Are
You are a dedicated developer with a passion for creating innovative solutions in the EdTech space. You thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and are always eager to learn and grow.
Required Skills:
* 3+ years of professional experience in full stack development.
* Strong proficiency in PHP, specifically with the Laravel framework.
* Hands-on experience with one or more modern JavaScript frameworks: Angular, React, or Vue.js.
* Solid understanding of MySQL and database design principles.
* Experience with Git version control and collaborative workflows.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
* Familiarity with other backend technologies like Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails.
* Knowledge of frontend build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, Vite, NPM, Yarn).
* Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
Personal Attributes:
* A passion for education technology and improving learning experiences.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills.
* A proactive approach to learning new technologies and tools.
Join Us Today
Be part of a team that’s passionate about redefining education. Apply now and start your journey with Lightup Tutoring!