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Hands-on Development Manager - PHP / Laravel
We are looking for a Hands-On Development Manager to join a leading software house building Ai products to revolutionise their market. We are looking for a player/manager who can lead, manage and motivate a small but experienced team whilst also remaining hands-on in PHP coding.
They recently launched their AI-driven platform which is scaling quickly towards profitability and market leadership with backing from top-tier investors.
The Role
You'll blend hands-on technical expertise in PHP / Laravel, Vue.JS and experience of building AI applications with strong leadership skills. You'll guide a team of senior developers while staying actively involved in coding and technical delivery. We need someone to get everyone pulling in the right direction and delivering on key milestones.
What You'll Do
Lead and mentor a team of senior developers in a collaborative, non-political environment
Provide technical direction and architectural oversight for complex projects
Stay hands-on with coding, problem-solving, and technical delivery
Shape the technology roadmap, working across legacy systems and cutting-edge AI projects
Drive technical standards and ensure delivery against ambitious targets
Work closely with leadership to translate business needs into technical solutions
Technical Stack & Experience
* Strong PHP experience (Laravel framework)
* Database expertise: MySQL, Elasticsearch
* Front-end knowledge: Vue.js or similar modern frameworks
* Understanding of DevOps practices (GitHub, Terraform advantageous)
* AI systems experience is a plus
* Previous experience in scaling tech companies or start-ups highly valuable
What's On Offer
* Base salary £70,000 - £85,000 + equity
* Remote-first culture + 1 day a week in the London office
* Opportunity to join at a pivotal scaling moment with rapid career progression potential
* Work on diverse projects from legacy optimisation to cutting-edge AI deployment
* This is your chance to step into a leadership role where you can directly influence both technology direction and team culture.
As the successful candidate, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring senior developers, and want to be part of building something transformational.
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