About Us Mantle Development is a growing software company building bespoke digital products and ecommerce solutions for ambitious clients. Our work ranges from greenfield builds to evolving existing platforms, which means no two projects are the same.We care about clean code, pragmatic solutions, and continuous learning. Our applications are fully containerised and deployed to AWS ECS and EKS, and we're always improving how we build, ship, and scale software.Our strapline, "At the Core of Your Business", is reflective of how we pride ourselves on excellent user experiences, holistic approaches to problem solving, and building long-term dependable relationships with our clients.We are looking for a passionate person to join our team and grow with us, aligned with our values of being: cooperative; holistic; proactive; pragmatic; and to have fun with their work.The Role We're looking for a Junior to Mid-level Software Engineer with some experience in PHP and some exposure to Symfony and/or Laravel, who's excited about building real products and growing their skills.You'll be part of a small, collaborative team where your input matters. You'll work across bespoke systems and ecommerce platforms, contribute to technical decisions, and learn modern development and deployment practices along the way.This role is perfect for someone who's curious, proactive, and wants to move beyond “just coding” into understanding how software is built, shipped, and scaled.What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining backend features using PHPWorking on custom-built applications and ecommerce solutionsWriting clean, readable, and maintainable codeCollaborating in code reviews and pair programmingHelping shape solutions and technical approachesLearning to build and run containerised applications (Docker)Contributing to deployments on AWS ECS / EKS with support from the teamDebugging issues and improving performance and reliabilityTaking part in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectivesMaintaining and improving documentationWhat We're Looking For You Have:Experience with PHP in a commercial or personal project settingSome hands-on experience with Symfony and/or LaravelA solid grasp of web fundamentals (HTTP, REST APIs, MVC)Experience using Git in a team environmentBasic experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)A growth mindset — you enjoy learning new tools and approachesGood communication skills and a team-first attitudeBonus Points If You Have: Experience with ecommerce platforms or integrationsExposure to Docker or container-based developmentAny experience with AWS, ECS, or Kubernetes (EKS)Familiarity with automated testing (PHPUnit, Pest, etc.)Startup or agency experienceWhat We Offer A strong focus on learning and mentorshipExposure to a wide variety of projects and technologiesHands-on experience with modern cloud infrastructureA collaborative, low-ego engineering cultureFlexible working hours and location (role-dependent)Experience with different use cases across a diverse client baseGrowth & Progression We actively support progression. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:Level up your Symfony and Laravel skillsLearn how to design, deploy, and operate containerised systemsGain real-world experience with AWS servicesGrow into a Mid or Senior Software Engineer role over timeJob Type: Full-timePay: Up to £34,000.00 per yearBenefits:CanteenCompany pensionEmployee discountFlexitimeFree parkingOn-site parkingWork from homeAbility to commute/relocate:Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Work Location: In personExpected start date: 02/03/2026