Senior Web Developer (Cardiff)

Location: Central Cardiff

Salary: £50-60K plus excellent benefits package

Main Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Full Stack Web Developer, you will be instrumental in evolving our clients’ digital platforms. This includes leading end-to-end development projects, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating across departments to deliver robust, scalable web solutions. You will also contribute to strategic growth initiatives by optimising systems and adopting innovative technologies.

Key Requirements

• Extensive full-stack development experience, particularly with Symfony or similar PHP frameworks and Vue.js or comparable JavaScript libraries.
• Strong command of HTML, SCSS, JavaScript, and MySQL for building performant web applications.
• Proficient with version control systems, especially GIT.
• Demonstrated experience integrating and working with APIs and package managers such as Composer and NPM.
• Ability to work with and modernise legacy codebases.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimising system performance.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, particularly in developing junior team members.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on code quality and maintainability.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a ‘can-do’ attitude and drive for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Sound awareness of company policies, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience using automated testing frameworks.
• Background knowledge of the home-buying, moving, or property sectors.
• Relevant certifications in software development or related fields.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality web applications using Symfony, Vue.js, Craft CMS, and MySQL.
• Take ownership of full project life cycles — from concept and design to implementation and delivery.
• Drive the technical direction of larger initiatives while providing guidance to less experienced developers.
• Work closely with stakeholders and product teams to plan, build, and integrate new platform features.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring alignment with best practices and consistent coding standards.
• Enhance and future-proof our technical infrastructure through stack modernisation and process optimisation.
• Quickly resolve bugs and technical challenges to ensure reliability and system uptime.
• Utilise tools like Webpack, Composer, and NPM to improve development workflows.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation to support team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with all internal policies and procedures.
• Contribute actively to team meetings, workshops, and training opportunities.
• Carry out additional duties aligned to the needs of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• Private healthcare
• Additional perks available

Our Commitment

Our client is proud to be an inclusive and welcoming employer, striving to ensure every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.