
Full Time
Senior Software Developer - Remote (UK Based)/ 1 week ago
Attractive
Application ends: 2026-08-12
Quick Summary
This is a fully remote, full-time Senior Software Developer role for UK-based applicants, paying £50,000-£70,000 annually, focusing on leading design and development of new software features, overseeing code quality, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of commercial development experience (including 2+ years with GCP and Angular), strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, TWIG, modern JS frameworks (Angular 10+, Vue.js, Node.js), and Google Cloud tools. The role requires experience with database design, APIs, performance, security, team leadership, a driving license, and a DBS check.
Join Firehawk Funerals as a Senior Developer in our fast-moving, passionate UK development team. This is a fully remote, permanent, full-time role with an exciting salary, offering a key position in shaping and delivering our growing product suite. Occasional client-facing work may be required.
What You'll Do as a Senior Developer
- Lead the design and development of new software features and tools.
- Oversee code quality and contribute hands-on across the full stack.
- Collaborate with Australian and UK-based developer teams, providing guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and help shape project direction.
- Work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Solve complex problems and ensure smooth system integration.
- Own the complete development lifecycle, from planning to deployment and support.
- Engage with clients and our dedicated team.
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree in IT, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of commercial development experience.
- Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and TWIG.
- Experience with modern JS frameworks such as Angular (10+), Vue.js, and Node.js.
- Experience with Google Cloud tools (e.g., Firebase, Firestore).
- A solid understanding of database design, APIs, performance, and security.
- Experience leading teams or mentoring others.
- A clear communicator capable of explaining technical issues to non-technical audiences.
You'll thrive here if you...
- Enjoy working independently and can manage your own deadlines effectively.
- Take pride in delivering clean, efficient code and scalable solutions.
- Enjoy solving real-world problems with smart, practical software.
- Can manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing composure.
- Want to be part of a mission-driven company doing seriously meaningful work that will impact everyone globally at some point.
What We Offer
- Fully remote setup (UK-based applicants only).
- A close-knit team culture with significant growth potential.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The opportunity to shape products that genuinely matter to people.
Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Software development: 3 years (required)
- GCP: 2 years (required)
- Angular: 2 years (required)
Language:
- English fluently (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
- DBS (must be completed during application process) (required)
Work Authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
