Mid-Level Software Engineer

Mid-Level Software EngineerSalary: £45,000 - £55,000Location: Derby (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office)Industry: Open-Source / Cloud-Based Platforms

The Opportunity

I'm recruiting for a forward-thinking Derby-based tech company that's expanding its engineering team. This role is perfect for a mid-level Software Engineer who wants to work on scalable open-source applications while learning from a supportive senior team.

You'll join a team of around 10 developers, working in a collaborative environment where code quality, innovation, and professional development are genuinely encouraged.

What You'll Be Working On

• Developing and maintaining backend services and APIs using PHP (Laravel) and Golang

• Building new features and improving existing systems

• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

• Collaborating with Product, Design, and other engineers

• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions

• Improving system performance, reliability, and developer experience

Projects include API-first platforms, enterprise applications, and internal tools supporting customer-facing services.

Tech Stack (Open-Source)

• Backend: PHP (Laravel), Golang

• Frontend:
  Vue.js or Svelte

• Databases:
  MySQL, PostgreSQL

• Infrastructure:
  Linux, Docker, CI/CD pipelines

• Cloud: AWS

• Testing: PHPUnit, Go testing framework

Strong PHP/Laravel or Golang fundamentals and a willingness to learn the frontend stack are key; you don't need experience with everything.

What They're Looking For

• 2-5 years' commercial experience as a Software Engineer

• Experience building backend services with PHP (Laravel) and/or Golang

• Familiarity with open-source technologies in production

• Comfortable owning features from development through delivery

• Collaborative mindset and Agile team experience

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid working: 1 day per week in Derby office

• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

• Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance

• Company pension scheme

• Private healthcare and wellbeing support

• Annual learning and development budget

• Modern equipment provided

• Clear progression and mentorship opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level Software Engineer to work with PHP, Laravel, and Golang on modern open-source applications while growing their full-stack experience in a collaborative Derby-based team.

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