Senior Full Stack PHP Developer - (Membership)

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a talented Developer to join the "Lab Squad" responsible for expanding the Vanilla Platform with new Membership features. Reporting to the Tech Lead, you will build and optimize the tools that drive audience engagement and long-term loyalty, focusing on highly interactive features that increase member sessions and page views.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Build and maintain membership-specific components (React) and services (PHP/Symfony) within the Vanilla ecosystem.
• Engagement Levers: Implement and iterate on high-conversion features like interactive polls, commenting modules, and "Join the Club" acquisition points.
• Backend Automation: Work with Temporal.io to implement durable workflows that automate member lifecycle events.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize frontend performance and ensure backend services interact efficiently with Varnish caching layers.
• Platform Integration: Ensure membership features are deeply integrated with our CRM and Single Customer View (SCV) services.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Full-Stack Proficiency: Experienced in PHP (Symfony) and React.
• API Design: Experience building and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Caching Knowledge: Understanding of how to build features that are "cache-friendly" for Varnish and CDNs.
• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker development environments and an understanding of Kubernetes deployment cycles.
• Testing: Experience writing unit and integration tests to ensure feature stability.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £50,000- £60,000

This is a UK, Remote-based role

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Technology 5

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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