Mid-Level Full-Stack Developer

Acquire Digital is a leading software company specialising in developing advanced digital signage and interactive touchscreen experiences. We are an innovative and dynamic firm that collaborates with renowned clients such as Virgin Media, Sony, Simon Group, Atos, and more. Offering a range of proprietary software solutions, we also create customised solutions using our in-house development team. We are actively seeking customers and resellers worldwide to promote these solutions.

Our recent projects include successful sales of our Wayfinder solution across the USA, deployment of interactive units across numerous UK train companies, and the installation of an 86’ 3D LED sign on the Las Vegas Strip. For further examples of our work and additional information, please visit http://www.acquiredigital.com. With a growing portfolio of clients, we are currently looking to expand our team by adding an experienced Full-Stack Developer.

Position: Mid-Level Full-Stack Developer

Location: Leicester / Remote

Salary: £39-45k pro rata based upon skills and experience

ROLE:

The Full-Stack Developer position offers a permanent role to individuals aiming to expand their current skills and gain more exposure to a range of disciplines within a rapidly expanding company. Working closely with our development and design teams, you will directly report to senior management. The role will include actively participating in the development of innovative, high-performance solutions, as well as the upkeep and enhancement of our existing products and platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain web applications using modern technologies and frameworks

• Collaborate with product managers, designers and other developers to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications

• Develop high-quality server-side logic

• Implement database schemas and interact with databases to store and retrieve data

• Build reusable code and libraries for future use

• Maintain and improve web application performance and security

• Upgrade existing projects to use the latest package versions

• Refactor and improve current codebases

• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and testing to identify and fix issues or bugs

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in web development.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer or in a similar role

• Strong proficiency in PHP 7/8+ and Laravel

• Strong proficiency in web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

• Proficiency in Vue.js and experience with its ecosystem (Pinia / Vuex, Nuxt, etc.)

• Experience building and working with RESTful APIs

• Understanding of OOP and MVC architecture

• Experience interacting with MySQL databases or similar (primarily through Laravel’s Eloquent)

• Experience with Git version control

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

• Ability to scope tasks and provide accurate estimates of your work.

DESIRED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience with good coding principles such as DRY and SOLID

• Experience writing PSR-12 compliant code

• Experience in peer reviewing colleagues’ code

• Experience working within an Agile software development process

• Knowledge of the Testing Pyramid (unit tests, Integration tests, E2E tests) and using testing tools

• Experience with linting tools

• Familiarity with Accessibility standards - WCAG

• Experience using Docker.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• A desire to constantly learn and improve oneself

• An ability to meet deadlines and efficiently manage workload

• Organised and methodical approach towards work

• Quick learning ability in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE