Xcelirate - We’re Hiring!

Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Contract

Xcelirate - We’re Hiring!

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 €125,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Manage your own time while adhering to priorities set by the company.
  • Build new features and improve existing ones across our platforms.
  • Refactor and enhance applications to keep them performant, scalable, and maintainable.
  • Write tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure software reliability.
  • Be involved in every phase of the software lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
  • Participate in deep technical discussions and help shape our applications and infrastructure.
  • Get hands-on with all elements of the stack, from backend logic to frontend interactions.
  • Identify inefficiencies and help streamline workflows, reducing unnecessary work.
  • Take ownership of your work, ensuring high-quality results and maintainable solutions.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of PHP development, with expertise in at least one framework (Symfony, Zend preferred).
  • 12+ years of web application development experience: you’ve seen the evolution of web tech and know how to build for the future.
  • 6+ years working with frontend frameworks/libraries like Vue.js, React, Nuxt, or Next.js.
  • Deep understanding of scalable web architectures: monolithic, microservices, or hybrid, you know when to use what.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-engineers.
  • Passion for automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end) and test-driven development (TDD).
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong expertise in PHP development, debugging, and algorithm/software design.
  • Knowledge of agile development tools, techniques, and principles.
  • Familiarity with Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure automation.
  • Experience deploying, managing, and scaling applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Strong grasp of web security: encryption, authentication, authorization, and everything in between.
Benefits
  • An annualised rate of €125,000 + retention bonus scheme: Competitive contractor rate with a generous bonus paid every 6 months based on your time with us.
  • Top-Notch Workstation: We provide the latest MacBook, branded merchandise, and everything you need for an optimal work environment.
  • Global Co-Working Access: Work from a global network of co-working spaces to keep your work-life dynamic and flexible.
  • Flexibility: Enjoy full flexibility in work location and hours, supporting a work-life balance tailored to your needs.
  • Events and Gatherings: Participate in exciting events throughout the year, including team gatherings, cultural events, and other fun activities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PHPSymfonyZendweb application developmentVue.jsReactNuxtNext.jsautomated testingtest-driven development
Soft Skills
strong communication skillstime managementownershipproblem-solvingcollaboration