We Are Awesome
Full Stack Developer (Laravel & React) – Build Apps for Global Brands
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Full Stack Developer (Laravel & React) – Build Apps for Global Brands
Job Description
<p>We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer who genuinely loves coding. Someone who masters Laravel and React, writes clean, maintainable code, and understands object-oriented PHP and modern JavaScript. You should be able to dive into large codebases, understand how data flows, map business logic to the code, and explain it clearly.</p><p>At awesome., you’ll work on projects that matter — building websites, apps, and tools for clients ranging from global brands to public sector partners. You’ll need to learn new technologies as needed, take ownership of your work, and collaborate effectively without hand-holding.</p><p><b>You’ll thrive here if you: </b></p><ul><li>Build modern web apps using Laravel and React</li><li>Just give me a laptop and a text editor, and I’ll code something amazing.</li><li>Can read and map complex systems, including data handling and business processes</li><li>Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Are passionate about software craftsmanship, best practices, and continuous learning</li><li>Take ownership, know when to ask for help, and collaborate with your team</li></ul><p><b>Skills you need: </b></p><ul><li>PHP and JavaScript with strong OOP skills, able to write maintainable, well-architected code</li><li>Strong experience building modern web apps with Laravel and React</li><li>Ability to create secure, robust APIs (Laravel Passport / OAuth2 concepts understood)</li><li>Can take a Figma design and turn it into a polished, performant, animated front-end</li><li>Writes clean, maintainable CSS using Sass and BEM (or similar scalable approaches)</li><li>Understands (or is actively learning) accessibility standards and how to implement them properly</li><li>Comfortable deploying and managing servers with Laravel Forge and Envoyer</li><li>Knows their way around a Ubuntu server via the command line — not afraid of SSH</li><li>Confident with Git, branching, PRs, and reviewing code</li><li>Experience with MySQL and Redis in real production environments</li><li>Can work with designers, strategists, and content teams without ego</li><li>Bonus: leadership instincts, someone who could eventually help shape and grow the dev team</li></ul><p><b>Where will you be working? </b></p><p>You can work from home, our Sheffield office, or our Barnsley office. We do ask that you’re within easy travel distance of Barnsley and Sheffield, as we’ll have monthly in-person meetups and on-site days when required for client workshops or team sessions.</p><p><b>Why awesome.? </b></p><p>Now in our 9th year, we're expanding our in-house creative team while staying true to our people-first ethos. We value work-life balance and invest in our team’s development because happy, supported people make awesome work.</p><p><b>Perks</b></p><ul><li>Annual leave. We offer 20 days annual leave plus all public holidays (28 holiday days).</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Flexible working opportunities available</li><li>On-site facilities available at our studio space including showers, kitchen, private workspace, roof terrace and popular coffee cart.</li><li>Equipment provided. You will be provided with a suitable laptop to allow work within our studio and remote locations when required.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Casual dress</li><li>Company events</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Flexitime</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Sick pay</li><li>Work from home</li></ul><p>Application question(s):</p><ul><li>Must be able to travel to Barnsley and Sheffield with short notice</li><li>Several years of industry experience with a portfolio of websites and apps to present before the interview.</li></ul><p>Work authorisation:</p><ul><li>United Kingdom (required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S10 5BY</p>