Full-Stack Software Engineer (Independent Contractor,React/Laravel)

• Design, build, and maintain server-side logic and APIs using PHP (Laravel)
• Build and maintain front-end features using React.js, TypeScript, Redux, Tailwind CSS
• Develop and manage databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL), application logic, and integration layers
• Integrate with APIs (REST and GraphQL), documenting them using OpenAPI/Swagger
• Implement security, performance optimization, caching (Redis/Memcached), and data protection best practices
• Write clean, maintainable code and unit/feature tests (PHPUnit, Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress/Playwright)
• Contribute to planning sessions, code reviews, and shared team objectives
• Use Git for version control and effective collaboration
• Provide daily progress updates while working in UK hours

• 7+ years of professional full-stack development experience
• Strong experience with PHP (Laravel framework, Eloquent ORM, Artisan CLI, Queues, Events, Middleware)
• Expert in React.js (hooks, context, portals) + TypeScript
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), state management (Redux/React Query), and API consumption
• Proficiency with MySQL/PostgreSQL database design, indexing, and query optimization
• Strong testing experience on both back end (PHPUnit) and front-end (Jest, RTL, Cypress/Playwright)
• Familiarity with build tools like Vite, Webpack, Yarn
• Knowledge of performance optimization: lazy loading, code splitting, caching, memoization
• Basic understanding of Docker and Linux CLI for development/deployment
• Experience with UI/UX best practices and component-based design (Storybook a plus)
• Strong English communication skills – written and verbal
• Team player who can also work independently and manage their time

• Work within a company with a solid track record of success
• Great work environment
• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent

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