YourHippo
Software Developer

About usYourHippo is an award-winning learning management system (LMS) and e-learning provider for the UK care sector, with over 250,000 registered users. Care providers across the country rely on our platform to train their staff, track compliance and prepare for CQC inspections. Our in-house development team designs and builds everything we offer.The roleWe're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our small, established development team. You'll work on a live product used by hundreds of thousands of people, and your work will reach users quickly.There's plenty to get stuck into. Our 2026 roadmap includes AI features that answer learner questions from a client's own policies, a new analytics and reporting workspace, a targeted email manager, and further development of our AI-assisted Content Designer.Tech StackWe work with the PHP framework Laravel, and the Javascript framework Vue. Our infrastructure is hosted on AWS, and we use a MySQL database.What you'll doPick up development tickets to build new features and improve existing onesWork with each ticket's owner to understand what's needed, then take the work through code review and into productionWrite tests and documentation so the rest of the team can build on your workTake on day-to-day DevOps on AWSWork closely with our support desk, sales and marketing team and directors, explaining technical matters in plain EnglishWhat we're looking forEssentialExperience in a software teamFamiliarity with Laravel or similar, and Vue or similar (e.g. React)The ability to explain technical concepts to people without a technical backgroundWillingness to learn, or experience with, cloud computing platforms such as AWSDesirableExperience with Git or another version control systemEmployment experience on a similar tech stackWhat we offerOwnership of features from first conversation to productionA small team where your ideas are heard and acted onWork on AI and data features in a growing productSoftware that makes a real difference to how care staff are trained across the UKHow to applyApply via Indeed with your CV.A link to your GitHub or a project you're proud of is welcome but not essential.Pay: £42,500.00 per yearBenefits:Casual dressFree parkingOn-site parkingApplication question(s):Are you willing to work in-person Monday to Friday in Wrea Green, Lancashire?Work authorisation:United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person