Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer - Core Engagement

Remote (Must be UK based with Right to Work in the UK)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

We seek a detail-oriented problem solver who identifies issues and develops innovative solutions to join a highly motivated team of engineers working remotely on technically challenging projects in collaboration with our highly focused product management teams. Your work will enhance our platform and create delightful experiences for our users. You’ll report directly to our Head of Core Platform.
We value curiosity in all aspects of technology and encourage our engineers to be enthusiastic learners with an appetite for challenges and problem-solving. You'll be up-to-date with industry and technology trends and passionate about well-designed, structured code. A commitment to standards, testing, and following best practice processes is critical.
You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that leverage the latest technologies, including Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and Typescript. We aim to deliver a seamless user experience that goes above and beyond.
We believe in being open and transparent about our problems and enjoy helping our users and colleagues resolve their challenges.
We're looking for someone who can take complete ownership of tasks and solutions individually or as part of a group and enjoys researching and capturing new ideas and suggestions.
Enjoy the benefits of a remote, asynchronous environment where you can achieve deep focus, balance work and life, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that make a difference. Join us in defining the future of our platform.
Key responsibilities:

• Support the business by delivering out-of-roadmap priorities
• Provide comprehensive platform support
• Facilitate and support product launches
• Implement platform improvements and optimisations
• Uphold standards by producing clean, well-documented, and easily maintainable code.
• Use your problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and rectify application issues, understand the underlying causes, and devise comprehensive solutions.
• Stay at the forefront of your field by keeping abreast of emerging trends and technologies.

Skills and experience:

• At least 3 years of full-stack development experience using PHP, Typescript, Laravel, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js, React.js.
• Solid understanding of web development technologies, including PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Tailwind, and JavaScript.
• Practical experience with PHP 8.2 and Laravel 9+, emphasising a DevOps mindset, including observability, monitoring, and alerts.
• Proficiency in working with APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot application issues and understand their underlying causes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or other structure-based CSS standards, such as BEM and SMACSS.
• A passion for following best practices and high standards in coding.

Application questionnaire:
As part of the initial application, there is a brief questionnaire to help us get to know you better and assess your fit for this position. Please allocate approximately 15 minutes to complete this questionnaire thoughtfully and honestly. It's a valuable opportunity for you to showcase your skills, experience, how you like to work, and your problem-solving approach. Please note: Incomplete questionnaires will unfortunately result in immediate rejection. We appreciate your time and effort and look forward to reviewing your application.
About us: 

UniHomes has been named the fastest-growing technology company in Yorkshire and the Northeast in the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. We are also incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW®).
 
Our industry-leading property search portal and utility management service enables our established and ever-increasing network of letting agent partners, to offer hassle-free all-inclusive accommodation to our growing and strong community of university students, who are actively seeking their perfect shared house. We are taking the market by storm, currently in over 60 university cities and towns across the UK, and we have huge ambitions for 2025.
 
Founded by three Sheffield property entrepreneurs in 2015, we have experienced remarkable growth and now have a team of almost one hundred at our Sheffield City Centre office. With recent minority investment from LDC we are scaling up our teams ready to conquer new horizons. There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us.
We are a team driven and united by our core values:

• Lead the Way
• In it Together 
• Customers Matter
• Keep it Simple 
• Rise Above Challenges 
• Make it Happen

What do you get when you work here?

With people and culture at the heart of our organisation, we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture. We are incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW®) and an accredited Living Wage employer - all our employees earn a fair living wage above the government minimum wage.

Our impressive benefits package and perks comprise: holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, enhanced pension scheme, pension salary sacrifice scheme, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistant Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events. 
When you do occasionally visit our stunning state-of-the-art office in Sheffield, you will be treated to complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, and company social events.