Full-Stack Developer (Potential CTO Track) - PHP/JavaScript

Full-Stack Developer (Potential CTO Track) - PHP, JavaScript.

Our client is an early-stage, fast-growing company building high-performance web-based applications. They're assembling a small, elite technical team to lead the development of cutting-edge browser experiences with a strong focus on performance, interactivity, and clean architecture.

The team is remote-first, product-driven, and values speed, clarity, and thoughtful engineering. For the right candidate, there’s a clear track to a CTO-level leadership position.

 

You'll work closely with the founders to design and build browser-based applications that deliver real-time interactive experiences. You’ll be a key part of early architectural decisions, with full input on both front-end and back-end development.

This is an opportunity to make a significant technical and strategic impact from day one.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Build robust, scalable browser-based applications using JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • Develop back-end services (ideally in PHP, but flexible depending on your strengths).
  • Design systems that support real-time data flow and responsiveness.
  • Collaborate with a small, high-trust team to ship features quickly and iteratively.
  • Establish and evolve engineering standards and best practices.
  • Take ownership of technical direction, with room to grow into a leadership role.
 

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of full-stack development experience.
  • Strong skills in front-end JavaScript or TypeScript and component-based frameworks.
  • Experience building or maintaining back-end APIs (ideally in PHP or a similar backend stack).
  • Good understanding of asynchronous communication (WebSockets, REST, etc.).
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, agile environments with high autonomy.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
 

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience with graphics, animation, or real-time browser rendering.
  • Familiarity with HTML5 game engines or custom canvas work.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Vercel) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Interest in mentorship, leadership, or stepping into a CTO-track position.

Benefits:

  • Remote Working 
  • Share options
  • Excellent career progression

Full-Stack Developer (Potential CTO Track)


Permanent
1 May 2025
Information Technology
Manchester
£60-80K

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