Software Engineer (PHP and Laravel)

Hello, let us introduce ourselves!

We are watchTowr, a VC-backed cyber security startup helping organisations continuously discover vulnerabilities in their Internet-facing attack surface. Cyber security veterans and technical experts, we are obsessed with building cybersecurity technology to help prevent breaches.

With experience informed by years of simulating sophisticated cyber attacks against some of the world's largest organisations, our mission is to enable organisations to continuously understand how an attacker would successfully compromise their business - with cutting-edge Attack Surface Management and Continuous Automated Red Teaming technology.

watchTowr was named within Gartner’s Emerging Tech Impact Radar report in 2023, in Gartner's Innovation Impact report for ASM in 2024, and is utilised by Fortune 500 and other large enterprises globally. Our research is well-known and respected across the cybersecurity industry, and can be found in various news outlets - while fuelling the watchTowr Platform.

We are a young, high-energy and high-performing team delivering world-class technology to help our clients prevent breaches. We are in a high and aggressive growth phase of our journey, and are excited to continue adding colleagues to join our phorce of nature.

Our vision for offensive security is continuous.

So what’s the role?

We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery-focused PHP + Laravel Developer to join our team. The candidate will work on an internal platform critical to our business operations. The role requires expertise in Laravel, Blade, and Livewire, as well as proficiency in pure HTML and CSS for building clean and responsive UIs. Familiarity with AWS cloud services is essential.

Sounds great – what will I do?

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the internal platform using PHP, Laravel, Blade, and Livewire.
• Create responsive and user-friendly interfaces using pure HTML and CSS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Optimize application performance, debug issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services seamlessly into the platform.
• Ensure deployment pipelines are optimized and leverage AWS cloud services effectively.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold high-quality coding standards.
• Deliver results within defined timelines while maintaining a strong focus on quality and business goals.

Sounds perfect to me, what specifics are you looking for?

• Strong experience with PHP (5+ years preferred) and Laravel framework (3+ years preferred).
• Proficiency in Blade and Livewire for building interactive and dynamic UI components.
• Excellent command of pure HTML and CSS, with a strong focus on responsive design.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with AWS services (S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Strong database management skills (MySQL).
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
• Delivery-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Elastic Beanstalk is highly valued.
• Proficiency in project management using JIRA.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-impact team working on critical business projects with cutting-edge technologies.
• Opportunity to shape the internal platform and directly contribute to business success.
• Collaborative, supportive work environment with opportunities for leadership growth.

Note: This role is a UK-based remote role. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas for candidates outside of the UK.