Midweight Developer

Job Description About EvoWe're an award-winning digital agency based in Somerset, working with a mix of ecommerce, automotive and specialist brands. For over 18 years, we've specialised in creating bespoke solutions that transform businesses.Over the past couple of years we've shifted from traditional web builds into a more product-led, performance-driven model. That means better platforms, deeper client relationships, and more responsibility on the development team to deliver work that actually moves the needle.Joining us means you'll be part of a dynamic team of like-minded developers who share a passion for innovation and quality. It's the perfect place to grow your skills, collaborate on exciting projects, and make a real impact. You're not a cog in a machine. You'll have a direct impact on what we build, how we build it, and how we improve over time.The RoleWe're looking for a developer who sits slightly on the senior side of midweight.This isn't a role for someone early in their career. We need someone who can get up to speed quickly and contribute from the outset.You'll be working across a mix of:High-traffic Ecommerce platforms with real scale and complexityElegant brochure websitesOngoing development and optimisation work for retained clientsBespoke builds using our internal platform and LaravelA big part of the role is being comfortable stepping into existing codebases, understanding how things work, and moving them forward without needing everything rebuilt from scratch.The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of modern web development technologies and best practices, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and user-centric web solutions.You will collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and other developers throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept and wireframing through to deployment and ongoing maintenance. URL examples with your application are hugely beneficial.How We WorkMost of our work is built on:Laravel (and Livewire)A custom platform we've developed and continue to evolveModern frontend approaches alongside some legacy elements you'll need to navigateWe're pragmatic. We don't chase trends for the sake of it, but we do expect people to care about doing things properly and improving how we work over time.What You'll Be DoingBuilding and maintaining websites and ecommerce platformsWorking across both new builds and ongoing client updatesPicking up and improving existing codebasesCollaborating with the team to deliver projects properly, not just quicklyContributing to how we evolve our platform and development practicesWhat We're Looking ForExperience in web developmentStrong Laravel experience (or very close equivalent)Comfortable working across multiple projects and prioritiesAble to get to grips with existing systems quicklySolid understanding of frontend fundamentals (JS, CSS, templating)Experience in an agency or fast-paced environment is helpful but not essentialSomeone who takes ownership and doesn't need constant directionKey TechnologiesHTMLPHP (8.x)Laravel and LivewireMySQLJavascript ES5/6+, including jQuery and Alpine JSTailwind and/or SCSS/CSSVersion control via GitBlade, Twig and PHP templatingAutomated testingCLI for testing, deployment and scriptingREST based APIsDesirable but Not EssentialGithub CI/CDReact/NextJSTypescriptFigmaGoogle Analytics (4) tracking experienceWorking SetupHybrid role - typically 2 days per week in TauntonFlexible where needed, but we do value time together as a teamBenefits25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30)Health and wellbeing supportLife coverCycle to Work schemeInterested in applying? We would love to hear from you...

Created: 2026-04-04