Full Stack Developer

About FAI

FAI are a consultancy business focused on supporting positive change in animal-based production systems. Through strategic partnerships we offer practical direction and solutions for a better food system. We work with global food companies to improve animal health and welfare, restore vitality in our essential ecosystems, and develop greater resilience within livestock and aquaculture supply chains.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer to join our development team based in Ringwood, UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing web hosted applications, a strong background in PHP development, specifically with Laravel, and a solid understanding of front-end technologies including React and Type Script. This role involves supporting and working on in-house developed web applications centered around animal welfare in global food production, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and contributing to the full software development lifecycle.

Full time – 37.5 hours per week, immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications primarily using PHP/Laravel backends and React/Typescript frontends.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot, and debug applications.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to ensure secure, high‑quality and consistent user experiences across all of our applications.
• Collaborate with our support team on resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Integrate with third‑party APIs and services.
• Write and maintain technical documentation.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies, threats and industry trends.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PHP development.
• Proficient in the Laravel PHP framework.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as React and Type Script and a strong understanding of responsive design.
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Knowledge of database management systems, particularly MySQL or Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Ability to write clean, secure, well‑documented, and maintainable code.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred experience:

• Knowledge of unit testing and test‑driven development (TDD).
• Knowledge of secure application development/hosting and penetration testing.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Additional holiday awarded for long service
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to one week per year)
• Contributory auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Private health insurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous Company sick pay scheme (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay, after successful completion of probation)
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay (full pay for 18 weeks, after 26 weeks service by the qualifying week)
• Enhanced Paternity Pay, full pay for 2 weeks (after 26 weeks service by the qualifying week)
• Sabbatical leave opportunity for long service

If you’re a developer interest in applying your expertise towards a better quality of life for People, Animals and the Planet, FAI is the right place for you.