Full Stack PHP Developer - Open Platform (UK Remote)/ 20 hours ago
Quick Summary
Full Stack PHP Developer, Open Platform (Remote, France)
Future Publishing seeks a talented Full Stack PHP Developer to join the "Lab Squad" building “Open Platform,” a new strategic initiative focused on creating a scalable, creator-first publishing ecosystem.
Reporting to the Tech Lead (Open Platform), you will develop a brand-new, greenfield application. This role involves building a new CMS alongside legacy systems to enable automated onboarding, seamless content submission, and scalable payouts. This is a unique opportunity to work on a "startup within a scale-up," developing a high-impact product from scratch using a cutting-edge stack (PHP/Laravel, Next.js, Temporal, Stripe, etc.).
About the Technology & Engineering Department
The Technology & Engineering department at Future offers a collaborative, collegiate environment focused on effective, well-engineered, and scalable solutions. We address critical business challenges posed by product, commercial, and internal teams. Our focus is on quality across all systems, including function, test coverage, observability, alerting, and documentation. We run regular hack days and emphasize best practices led by tech-based guilds.
Key Responsibilities
- Greenfield Development: Build robust, performant features for the new Creator CMS/Studio using React and Next.js (SSR), ensuring a seamless user experience for external creators.
- Workflow Implementation: Develop durable, long-running backend workflows using Temporal.io to automate critical business logic like creator onboarding, contract signing, and content moderation pipelines.
- FinTech Integration: Implement automated payout logic and revenue-sharing features using Stripe Connect (or similar), ensuring accuracy and security in financial transactions.
- API Integration: Build and consume robust APIs to connect the new creator platform with core internal services (Identity, Asset Management, Content APIs) and AI moderation tools.
- Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, strongly-typed code backed by comprehensive unit and integration tests. Champion best practices in code reviews.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Contribute to the setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and local development environments (containers), ensuring rapid and reliable deployment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Tech Lead and product stakeholders to refine requirements, estimate tasks, and solve complex technical challenges.
Experience that will put you ahead of the curve
- Modern Frontend Mastery: Strong experience building complex, dynamic web applications with React and Next.js using modern tools like TypeScript. Understanding the nuances of Server-Side Rendering (SSR) vs. Client-Side Rendering (CSR).
- Backend Proficiency: Solid experience with PHP-based backend services (Laravel, Symfony, or another framework) and API development (REST/GraphQL) following best practices (modern tooling, typed code, building a culture around testing and maintainability).
- Workflow Engine Awareness: Experience with (or a strong desire to learn) Temporal.io or similar orchestration frameworks to manage distributed systems and long-running processes.
- SaaS/Platform Experience: Previous experience working on platforms that involve user management, dashboards, or content submission flows.
- Data Handling: Experience working with databases and marshaling data from various external APIs.
- Operational Mindset: Solution-oriented approach and understanding that software solves real-world operational problems (e.g., automating manual finance work).
- Product Design Mindset: Caring about the product built and the users. Actively shaping UX, flows, and features.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary range for this role is EUR45,000 - EUR50,000.
This is a France, Remote-based role. Internal job family level Technology 6.
Perks include:
- Enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus when targets are met.
- Reward for referring a friend who joins Future.
- Access to Private Medical Insurance.
Who are we…
We're Future, the global leader in specialist media, with over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands. Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action—both online and off—through specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces. We have ambitious plans to build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities.
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future
We embrace and celebrate diversity. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We are building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We maintain fair and inclusive hiring practices, welcoming talent from every walk of life. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience! #LI-Remote