Lead Developer

- Lead Developer# Lead Developer# Lead Developer
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* Location:

** Wednesfield, Wolverhampton (Hybrid or On-site)  |  
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* Contract:

** Full-time, Permanent  |  
** Salary:** £35,000–£65,000 DOE + benefits
* Small team, big impact  |  Stable & growing industry  |  Real ownership*## Lead the Build. Drive the Vision. Grow with Us.At The Big Phone Store, we’re looking for a passionate and hands-on
** Lead Developer
** to guide our growing tech team and help take our platform to the next level.

We’re a fast-growing, independent UK business leading the charge in sustainable tech. Over the past three years, we’ve scaled significantly — becoming one of the most trusted names in refurbished mobiles and tech.

This role isn’t just about writing code — it’s about shaping technical direction, mentoring a talented dev team, and building products that make a real impact on people and the planet. We need someone strong but empathetic, able to motivate the team, get the gears turning, and communicate confidently with stakeholders across the business.## Your Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a small but growing team of developers (currently 3–4)
* Take full technical ownership of full-stack projects (front-end & back-end)
* Set and uphold code standards, architecture, and workflows
* Collaborate with product, operations, and leadership; clearly articulate technical direction
* Deliver projects that directly support our sustainability mission
* Help grow and structure the developer team as the company scales
* Stay hands-on with coding — we value technical leaders who build alongside their team## Our Tech Stack### Backend
* Laravel, PHP 7.4 (moving toward PHP 8+)
* Redis, Rabbit

MQ, Elasticsearch
* MySQL### Frontend
* JavaScript, Vue.js 2, Nuxt.js 2
* Tailwind CSS## What We’re Looking For
* Strong full-stack development experience
* A natural mentor and problem-solver who can guide others
* Comfortable taking the lead on architecture and delivery
* Solid communication and collaboration skills
* A builder at heart — you still enjoy coding while leading

We’re a values-driven company that’s passionate about people, sustainability, and growth — both yours and ours.
* Flexible working hours & remote-friendly setup (hybrid optional)
* Apple equipment provided (for UK-based devs)
* UK visa sponsorship available (strict guidelines apply)
* 28 days paid holiday (incl. bank holidays) + your birthday off* +1 extra holiday day for each year of service
* Expenses-paid tech conference trips (e.g., Larameets)
* Pension scheme
* Regular team socials, events & days out
* Staff discounts on tech & accessories
* Free onsite parking at UK HQ
* Inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s voice is heard
* Work on products that support the circular economy & sustainability##

How to Apply

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** to see if you’re the right fit for our team. We hope to be in touch soon!
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