Full Stack Web Developer – Freelance

About Brightbulb

Brightbulb is a creative agency that blends design, technology and human insight to help the UK’s most ambitious brands, delivering thoughtful, high-quality websites, applications, and digital experiences. We pride ourselves on clean code, strong collaboration, and building solutions that are both elegant and practical.

We’re looking for a highly competent Full Stack Web Developer to join us. You’ll work closely with our designers and project managers to deliver bespoke web solutions, primarily using PHP, Word Press, and Laravel, while contributing to technical decisions across projects.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone comfortable working across the full stack, from backend architecture and databases to polished, responsive front‑end builds.

• Develop and maintain bespoke Word Press themes and plugins
• Build and support Laravel-based applications
• Write clean, secure, and maintainable PHP
• Collaborate closely with designers to deliver pixel‑accurate implementations
• Optimise performance, security, and scalability across projects
• Debug, maintain, and extend existing websites and applications
• Contribute to code reviews, technical standards, and best practices

• Strong commercial experience with PHP
• Advanced Word Press development, including:
  • Custom theme builds
  • Custom plugin development
  • ACF and bespoke content architectures
• Solid experience working with Laravel
• Strong understanding of MySQL / relational databases
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

• Experience with React
• Working knowledge of Tailwind CSS
• Shopify theme development and customisation
• App development experience (web apps, mobile apps, or PWAs)
• Experience integrating third‑party APIs
• Agency experience or working across multiple client projects

• Competitive salary based on experience and expertise
• Pension contributions
• Profit share bonus scheme

· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays in England

· Varied and interesting client work

· Supportive, collaborative team environment

· Opportunity to help shape technical direction and processes

· Team events and outings

Please send your CV and portfolio / Git Hub profile to