Quick Summary
About FAI
FAI is a consultancy business dedicated to driving positive change in animal-based production systems. Through strategic partnerships, we provide practical direction and solutions for a better food system. We collaborate with global food companies to enhance animal health and welfare, restore vitality in essential ecosystems, and build greater resilience within livestock and aquaculture supply chains.
Job Purpose & Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer to join our development team in Ringwood, UK. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in developing web-hosted applications, with expertise in PHP development, specifically Laravel, and a solid understanding of front-end technologies including React and TypeScript. This role involves supporting and developing in-house web applications focused on animal welfare in global food production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing across the full software development lifecycle.
Position
Full time – 37.5 hours per week, immediate start.
How to apply
This recruitment has a deadline, so please submit your application promptly. We will be short-listing the week commencing March 13th, 2026.
Please submit a CV and cover letter with the title “Application: Full Stack Developer”. In your covering letter, tell us about yourself, why you want to work with FAI, and what unique elements you can bring to the role. Please also include details of your notice period, if applicable.
Please note that any CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
We anticipate that all interviews will be conducted remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain web applications primarily using PHP/Laravel backends and React/Typescript frontends.
- Perform code reviews, troubleshoot, and debug applications.
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to ensure secure, high-quality, and consistent user experiences across all applications.
- Collaborate with our support team on resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Integrate with third-party APIs and services.
- Write and maintain technical documentation.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, threats, and industry trends.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in PHP development.
- Proficient in the Laravel PHP framework.
- Experience with front-end technologies such as React and TypeScript, and a strong understanding of responsive design.
- Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
- Knowledge of database management systems, particularly MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
- Ability to write clean, secure, well-documented, and maintainable code.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred experience:
- Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).
- Knowledge of secure application development/hosting and penetration testing.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Additional holiday awarded for long service
- Holiday purchase scheme (up to one week per year)
- Contributory auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Private health insurance scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Generous Company sick pay scheme (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay, after successful completion of probation)
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay (full pay for 18 weeks, after 26 weeks service by the qualifying week)
- Enhanced Paternity Pay, full pay for 2 weeks (after 26 weeks service by the qualifying week)
- Sabbatical leave opportunity for long service
If you’re a developer interested in applying your expertise towards a better quality of life for People, Animals, and the Planet, FAI is the right place for you.