Senior Full Stack Developer - PHP/Typescript

We are seeking a talented Mid or Senior Full Stack Developer to join a focused team building the next generation of our internal content management platforms. You will be working on the CMS Proof, a critical project aimed at modernizing our editorial capabilities.

In this role, you will work closely with the Tech Lead (CMS Proof) and another Full Stack Developer to deliver a scalable, efficient, and forward-thinking platform. A significant part of your work will involve implementing new AI improvements to support the Editorial Efficiencies strategic initiative, helping to integrate cutting-edge AI tools directly into our content workflows.

You will be hands-on with a modern stack including PHP, TypeScript, MongoDB, ReactJS, and Temporal, ensuring high standards of code quality, testing, and performance.

About the Department

The Technology & Engineering department at Future offers a collaborative, collegiate environment where the primary focus is on effective but well-engineered and scalable solutions. We look to answer critical business challenges posed both by our product and commercial teams as well as from within the department.

Our focus is on quality in all aspects of our systems, not only in function but also in terms of test coverage, observability, alerting, and documentation.

We run regular hack days, driving innovation and have a strong focus on best practices led by tech-based guilds. The decisions made within the guilds then feed into our products, improving developer experience in parallel with the efficiency of our sites and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Build robust, scalable features for the CMS Proof using PHP (backend) and ReactJS/NextJS (with TypeScript)(frontend), ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• AI Integration: Work on implementing AI-driven workflows and tools to enhance editorial efficiency, utilizing Temporal for orchestration.
• Technical Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Tech Lead to refine system architecture and ensure technical decisions align with the long-term product vision.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews to ensure standards are met and to mentor junior team members (for Senior applicants).
• Testing & QA: Write and maintain comprehensive test suites (unit, integration, E2E) to ensure platform stability and prevent regressions.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Utilize CI/CD pipelines for deployment and help improve developer tooling and local environment setups (containers).
• Innovation: Participate in hack days and continuous learning to bring new ideas and technologies (specifically around AI and modern web dev) to the team.

What Do I Need to Succeed?

• Web Development: Strong experience in modern web development with PHP, NextJS/React, and TypeScript.
• Core Technologies: Deep understanding of JavaScript and CSS fundamentals, including modern features and best practices.
• TypeScript: Proficiency with TypeScript, including the ability to work with complex types.
• Component Architecture: Ability to build performant, reusable UI components in modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Backend Experience: Significant experience with API development and backend logic.
• Performance Mindset: Ability to interpret performance metrics (e.g., Flame graphs, Core Web Vitals) to optimize applications.
• Workflow Orchestration: Experience with, or a strong desire to learn, Temporal or similar workflow engines.
• Data Handling: Experience retrieving and marshalling data from various sources, including databases (MongoDB) and external APIs.
• Version Control: Good understanding of Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., GitFlow, PR reviews).
• Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.

Beneficial Skills & Experience

• Symfony PHP framework.
• MongoDB design and optimization.
• Laravel framework experience.
• Storybook for component development.
• AI Tooling: Experience with AI coding tools (Cursor, Bolt) or integrating LLM APIs into applications.
• Design Patterns: Understanding of SOLID principles and Object-Oriented Programming.
• DevOps: Experience with Docker/containers and Kubernetes.
• Observability: Familiarity with logging, tracing, and metrics monitoring.
• Event Sourcing: Understanding of event-driven architecture concepts.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £40,000 - £55,000

This is a UK Remote role.

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level T5

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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