Senior Laravel Developer

Spindogs Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Cardiff is looking for a Senior Laravel Developer to join their team. You will lead by example, writing maintainable code and mentoring junior developers while working closely with project managers. Ideal candidates should have experience in a digital agency and be proficient in DevOps, Laravel, and mentoring. The role offers flexibility, a supportive environment for growth, and excellent benefits including private health insurance and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Private health insurance package

Flexible work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a digital agency role.
• Proficiency with DevOps for project management.
• Excellent mentoring skills focused on supporting junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project managers and technical teams to meet client requirements.
• Write clean and maintainable code, mentoring others during development.
• Advise on emerging technologies and enhance working processes.

Skills

Laravel Framework

DevOps

Mentoring

Communication

API integration

Docker

Tools

GIT

MySQL

Jquery

Composer

Job description

We’re an established and growing digital agency situated in the heart of Cardiff Bay looking to add a newSeniorLaravel developerto our brilliant team.

(UK based – Location Flexible)

Whilst we are well known for our design skills and producing engaging commercial websites, we also spend a lot of our time building and maintaining bespoke online systems for some of the world’s biggest automotive brands including Hyundai, Harley-Davidson and Triumph Motorcycles.

We are proud to have a well respected team of developers with expertise on both the PHP and .NET stacks and over 100 years of software experience combined.

We think that PHP is a great technology for rapidly developing exciting new online systems – especially when using the Laravel framework and the elegant design patterns that it brings. As a result, we are looking for someone with experience of the Laravel ecosystem.

What will you be doing?

• Reporting to the Development Team Lead, you’ll work closely with project managers, front-end and back-end developers, and client support to turn client requirements into robust solutions.
• You’re highly proficient in the programming language(s) used by your Development Team – comfortable with core principles, common pitfalls and platform quirks – and confident operating in that environment.
• You lead by example: writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code. You can work from requirements and deliver the vast majority of tasks independently. When you spot risks or issues, you raise them early and propose practical solutions.
• You help others to succeed – mentoring, pairing and giving clear guidance on good operational practice. You also improve how we work by shaping, documenting and iterating our processes.
• You advise the Department Team Lead on emerging technologies and process improvements relevant to our stack. You’re accountable for meeting targets and objectives set by your team lead.

Technical Expertise

• Laravel Framework
• Composer
• Jquery
• MySQL
• GIT
• API integration
• CI/DI
• Docker (containers)

Essential skills/Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a digital agency role
• Proficiency with DevOps or similar for project and team management
• Excellent mentoring skills, with a strong focus on supporting and developing junior developers
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of fostering collaboration across the team.

Our culture

As a member of the Spindogs team we would expect:

• Being a team player
• Be quick to build rapport
• A calm, organised and methodical mind‑set
• Fast learner – you love a challenge and don’t need to be told the same thing twice
• Strong work ethic – you genuinely care about our clients project outcomes
• A commitment to your own personal and professional development

Company Benefits

• A welcoming onboarding process. We know how strange it can be to start a new job, especially remotely. With our onboarding process, you’ll get the chance to meet the whole team and experience what it’s really like to work at Spindogs, even if it is from behind a screen.
• A chance to work at one of the largest full service digital agencies in Wales. With over 60 team members (and growing!) you’ll join a team of creative and inspiring individuals, all considered to be experts in their fields.
• A place to voice your opinion and make a difference. If you have ideas about how we can improve the way we operate, then we’re all ears! We’re always up for hearing new ideas, especially if they’ll improve the experiences of our staff and clients.
• A supportive environment for development and growth. Whether an internal training course or an external qualification, we always encourage professional development and will support your progression.
• A flexible work‑life balance. Times have changed and so have we. Whilst we have a fantastic office to work from, we also appreciate the freedom to work from home and flexible working options.
• A private health insurance package with generous rewards. We are partnered with Vitality Health which provides fast access to high-quality healthcare. It even covers a range of treatments that aren’t included under the NHS.

If we feel that you’d work well together with us, we’ll invite you in for an informal chat as soon as possible.