Backend Software Developer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,383.78 i £75,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | East Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Yn gyfan gwbl o bell |
| Cwmni: | Viva IT Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Primarily PHP / Symfony, working inside a talented development team, you will be expected to produce well-tested code to a tight acceptance criteria
We specialise in creating mobile app and web-based financial software. Although we have a fully remote workforce, we are centred in the East Midlands, UK.
We believe there are just a few simple things needed to create great software: state-of-the-art technology, a continuously delivering pipeline of code, a purpose, a relaxed working environment, and most importantly a like-minded team of people.
We take a hybrid-agile approach to product development, forgoing the traditional vertical structure of management, meaning that even our newest developers will be given opportunities and encouraged to lead and learn.
We’re looking for software engineers who share our passion for code. We’re primarily a PHP team, but we’re strong believers that language doesn’t matter - the kind of software engineer we’re looking for will be able to create magic, regardless of the language however previous experience in our tools will be a bonus.
We use an array of tools, technologies and frameworks including:
PHP 8.3 / 8.4
Symfony LTS releases including: 6.4, 7.4, 8.x
Doctrine / MySQL
Twig, React for frontend rendering
PHPUnit
Git & GitHub
Exposure to these tools is essential, but as an engineer we’re sure you’ll relish the opportunity to learn new technology and use new tools. We release multiple times a day through a fully automated release pipeline, this is development in the fast-lane.
Ultimately, we want people who have a compulsion to solve problems, that thrive at being challenged, crave knowledge, aspire to be the best, a desire to deliver value, and most of all, people who have a real passion for the work. People just like us.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, software engineering, etc.
or 2 years of relevant industry experience in commercial software development.
Our ideal candidate would have:
2 years+ of commercial experience, using the Symfony framework.
Great understanding of advanced object-oriented design and patterns.
First-hand experience in creating high-performing database driven applications.
Extensive experience in version control systems, particularly Git.
A good understanding of web application security.
A good understanding of software testing backed with experience.
A passion for open-source technology.
Benefits
You can opt in to our private healthcare schema administered by Benenden Health
Salary
Starting salary is negotiated based on previous experience with periodic reviews against a skill matrix. Indicative bands are below, depending on relevant academic background and commercial experience.
Graduate without commercial experience (B.Sc. Hons.): £28k
Graduate with 1-2y commercial experience: £28k-45k
2-5y relevant experience: £45k-65k
5y+ relevant experience: £65-75k
We are flexible and will consider relevant experience and academic achievements, however as you compare your own experience against the above - consider that the tools and technologies we use (i.e. 5 years of hobbyist experience dating from your echo('hello world'), does not translate to “5y+ relevant experience”).
Remote First
We have a mission to become a remote-first company.
It is critical that:
You have a quiet and comfortable location where you can work from home, equipment will be provided.
You can travel occasionally (2-4 times a year) for team events in the UK.
You can work typical office times 09:00 to 17:30 (we’ve not transitioned to full flexible working)
Must be based in the UK permanently.
Visa and Sponsorships
We are not currently licensed to sponsor a visa, please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship.
Eligibility to work in the UK
Please ensure that you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom before you apply.
Recruiters
We do not work with recruiters in any capacity. Please do not call us or send unsolicited CV’s.
Location
Although we have a remote team, we do occasionally meet up for social or business critical kick-off meetings. It is important that you can occasionally travel to these venues which will be based around the East Midlands, UK.
Job Directory Websites
If you came to this page via another recruitment website or job directory, please be advised that if you submit your information through the job directory channel, you might not get a response.
Grow with us. Help us to succeed, and we’ll help you to succeed.
If you have a further enquiry that might not be answered on this page, or you would like to apply for a role on our careers page, it is crucial that you contact us via our email address. We will not be able to help via the telephone. Any messages sent to our careers email address will be picked up by a member of our team.
We specialise in creating mobile app and web-based financial software. Although we have a fully remote workforce, we are centred in the East Midlands, UK.
We believe there are just a few simple things needed to create great software: state-of-the-art technology, a continuously delivering pipeline of code, a purpose, a relaxed working environment, and most importantly a like-minded team of people.
We take a hybrid-agile approach to product development, forgoing the traditional vertical structure of management, meaning that even our newest developers will be given opportunities and encouraged to lead and learn.
We’re looking for software engineers who share our passion for code. We’re primarily a PHP team, but we’re strong believers that language doesn’t matter - the kind of software engineer we’re looking for will be able to create magic, regardless of the language however previous experience in our tools will be a bonus.
We use an array of tools, technologies and frameworks including:
PHP 8.3 / 8.4
Symfony LTS releases including: 6.4, 7.4, 8.x
Doctrine / MySQL
Twig, React for frontend rendering
PHPUnit
Git & GitHub
Exposure to these tools is essential, but as an engineer we’re sure you’ll relish the opportunity to learn new technology and use new tools. We release multiple times a day through a fully automated release pipeline, this is development in the fast-lane.
Ultimately, we want people who have a compulsion to solve problems, that thrive at being challenged, crave knowledge, aspire to be the best, a desire to deliver value, and most of all, people who have a real passion for the work. People just like us.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, software engineering, etc.
or 2 years of relevant industry experience in commercial software development.
Our ideal candidate would have:
2 years+ of commercial experience, using the Symfony framework.
Great understanding of advanced object-oriented design and patterns.
First-hand experience in creating high-performing database driven applications.
Extensive experience in version control systems, particularly Git.
A good understanding of web application security.
A good understanding of software testing backed with experience.
A passion for open-source technology.
Benefits
You can opt in to our private healthcare schema administered by Benenden Health
Salary
Starting salary is negotiated based on previous experience with periodic reviews against a skill matrix. Indicative bands are below, depending on relevant academic background and commercial experience.
Graduate without commercial experience (B.Sc. Hons.): £28k
Graduate with 1-2y commercial experience: £28k-45k
2-5y relevant experience: £45k-65k
5y+ relevant experience: £65-75k
We are flexible and will consider relevant experience and academic achievements, however as you compare your own experience against the above - consider that the tools and technologies we use (i.e. 5 years of hobbyist experience dating from your echo('hello world'), does not translate to “5y+ relevant experience”).
Remote First
We have a mission to become a remote-first company.
It is critical that:
You have a quiet and comfortable location where you can work from home, equipment will be provided.
You can travel occasionally (2-4 times a year) for team events in the UK.
You can work typical office times 09:00 to 17:30 (we’ve not transitioned to full flexible working)
Must be based in the UK permanently.
Visa and Sponsorships
We are not currently licensed to sponsor a visa, please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship.
Eligibility to work in the UK
Please ensure that you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom before you apply.
Recruiters
We do not work with recruiters in any capacity. Please do not call us or send unsolicited CV’s.
Location
Although we have a remote team, we do occasionally meet up for social or business critical kick-off meetings. It is important that you can occasionally travel to these venues which will be based around the East Midlands, UK.
Job Directory Websites
If you came to this page via another recruitment website or job directory, please be advised that if you submit your information through the job directory channel, you might not get a response.
Grow with us. Help us to succeed, and we’ll help you to succeed.
If you have a further enquiry that might not be answered on this page, or you would like to apply for a role on our careers page, it is crucial that you contact us via our email address. We will not be able to help via the telephone. Any messages sent to our careers email address will be picked up by a member of our team.