Ripple Recruitment Ltd
up to ÂŁ65,000
Location: Up to 3 days remote per week (2 day in Greater London Southeast, Orpington Area)
Salary: ÂŁ50,000 to ÂŁ65,000 per annum
A Day in the Life of a Back-End Web Developer
Imagine stepping into a role where your morning begins with a hot cup of coffee and a team huddle that’s buzzing with new ideas and collaborative energy. It’s Monday, and like every Monday, you’re in our office — the creative heart of our operations. As a pivotal member of our development team, you’re not just coding; you’re architecting the digital experiences that will captivate and engage users across the UK.
You’re part of a company that’s quietly powering a revolution in digital entertainment. With us, you don’t just work on mundane projects; you contribute to the backbone of a platform that brings daily excitement and value to thousands. Here, every line of code you write has the potential to spark joy and create memorable moments for users.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
You’ve been looking for a position where your technical skills can truly shine and where your contributions are immediately visible and valued. In this role, you’ll dive deep into our core systems, working on optimizing database queries that make our platform as sleek and fast as the luxury prizes it subtly offers.
We’re Looking For:
- Someone who wants to do their best work and see the platform as their finest piece of work
- Technically-minded and proficient
- Pro-active ‘do-er’ who doesn’t shirk responsibility
- A team mentality personality, knowing that the best products are the result of the best teams
- Genuinely likes what the company is about and doesn’t want to be in a stuffy corporate environment but wants to be at an established early-stage company with a big future
What You’ll Bring:
- Master-level coder fluent in PHP, Laravel and WordPress
- Javascript, JQuery and Front-End programming knowledge
- A solid grasp of HTML / CSS
- Problem-solving ability
- Experience with payment and / or subscription systems
- Able to communicate effectively with the team at all different levels
- Work fast when required
- Have meticulous attention to detail
- Proficient in GitHub and general documentation practices
- At least 2 years of commercial experience at an agency or company where you have practiced all the skills above
Additional Perks:
- Hybrid working model with a requirement to be onsite only on Mondays — perfect for those who value flexibility but still enjoy periodic in-person collaboration.
- 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays, alongside a suite of benefits including performance bonuses, share options, and a companywide performance rewards scheme.
Join Us:
If you’re ready to be more than just a developer—to be a creator, a problem-solver, and a tech visionary—then this is the place for you. We’re more than just entertainment; we’re a lifestyle improvement engine.
Ready to make every day at work a day to look forward to?
We can’t wait to meet you.