We’re Ascensor, a team of creative designers, innovative developers and results-driven marketers based in Leeds. Since 2007 we’ve been building award-winning digital experiences for start-ups, SMEs and global brands, helping them to drive growth, increase conversions and see real ROI.
We work on a huge range of projects, from custom e-commerce builds and mobile apps to fully integrated, award-winning digital marketing campaigns. As part of our team you’ll enjoy variety, collaboration and the chance to make a real impact.
We offer hybrid working, with a fun, friendly office just a mile from Leeds city centre – complete with indoor and outdoor breakout spaces, free on-site parking and the occasional dog or two. From regular free fuddles and team-building days to ongoing training and career progression, we’re big on culture and even bigger on support.
We’re also Cyber Essentials+, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001-certified – so you can be confident that everything we do is built on a foundation of quality, trust and best practice.
Think you'd be a great fit?
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join our team. Using PHP (Laravel as the core framework) and frontend development using Vue.js. You will design and develop robust web applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape technical solutions for scalable and high-performance systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing and progressive team that values innovation and collaboration
Develop and maintain backend systems primarily in PHP using Laravel.
Design and optimise database schemas to ensure efficient and secure data handling.
Build and integrate APIs for seamless client-server communication.
Lead architectural discussions, making informed decisions to support scalability and performance.
Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies, leveraging Docker for containerisation.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable backend code following industry best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues to ensure stability and reliability.
Collaborate with designers and frontend developers to deliver seamless, user-friendly experiences using Vue.js (Vue3 composition API).
Understanding of state management in the context of both composables and Pinia.
Implement responsive, accessible, and visually appealing interfaces.
Integrate APIs into the frontend to ensure cohesive and efficient functionality.
Optimise frontend performance and address usability issues.
Use modern styling frameworks like Tailwind CSS to enhance UI development efficiency.
Work closely with the design team to ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
Contribute to the overall technical strategy and architecture of projects.
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in full-stack or backend development.
Expert-level knowledge of PHP and the Laravel framework, including Eloquent ORM, middleware, and service containers.
Strong proficiency in modern Javascript with experience in Vue.js or similar frameworks.
Advanced understanding of database design and optimisation, particularly with MySQL.
Proven experience with RESTful API design and integration.
Proficiency in version control using Git.
Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker for development and production environments.
Strong focus on writing secure, performant, and maintainable code.
Familiarity with testing tools such as PHPUnit, Vitest, Cypress, or Playwright.
Shopify development
Experience with Craft CMS or similar platforms.
Understanding of DevOps principles and tools for infrastructure management
A passionate developer with expertise across both backend and frontend development.
A team player with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A mentor who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of junior developers.
A detail-oriented professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
£45k - £60k depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Healthcare Scheme
Company contributory pension
Team events, social activities, and personal development opportunities.
Free parking
Away days & socials
Birthday holiday (if it falls on a weekday)
If so we'll need you to undertake an assessment prior to interview, if you're up for it please apply via the form.
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