Jobs, fresher vacancy - Lead Developer • West Midlands

Company: The Big Phone Store

West Midlands

Lead DeveloperWednesfield, Wolverhampton (Hybrid or On-site)Full-time | Permanent£35,000–£65,000 DOE + benefitsSmall team, big impact | Stable & growing industry | Real ownershipLead the Build. Drive the Vision. Grow with Us.At The Big Phone Store, we’re looking for a passionate and hands-on Lead Developer to guide our growing tech team and help take our platform to the next level.We’re a fast-growing, independent UK business leading the charge in sustainable tech. Over the past three years, we’ve scaled significantly — becoming one of the most trusted names in the refurbished mobile phone and tech market.This role isn’t just about writing code — it’s about shaping technical direction, mentoring a talented dev team, and building products that make a real impact on people and the planet. We need someone strong but empathetic, able to motivate the team, get the gears turning, and confidently communicate with stakeholders across the business.Your Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a small but growing team of developers (currently 3–4)Take full technical ownership of our full-stack projects (front-end & back-end)Set and uphold code standards, architecture, and workflowsCollaborate with stakeholders across product, operations, and leadership, confidently articulating technical directionWork on projects that directly support our sustainability missionHelp grow and structure the developer team as the company scalesStay hands-on with coding. We value technical leaders who build alongside their teamOur Tech StackBackend:LaravelPHP 7.4 (moving toward PHP 8+)Redis, RabbitMQ, ElasticsearchMySQLFrontend:JavaScript, Vue.js 2, Nuxt.js 2Tailwind CSS What we’re looking for:Strong full-stack development experienceA natural mentor and problem-solver who can guide othersComfortable taking the lead on architecture and deliverySolid communication and collaboration skillsA builder at heart, someone who still enjoys coding while leading What is in it for you?We’re proud to offer more than just a paycheck. You’ll be joining a values-driven company that’s passionate about people, sustainability, and growth, both yours and ours.Benefits include:Flexible working hours and remote-friendly setup (hybrid optional)Apple equipment provided (for UK-based devs)UK visa sponsorship available strict guidelines apply28 days paid holiday (incl. bank holidays) + your birthday offExtra holiday day for each year of serviceExpenses-paid tech conference trips (e.g. Larameets)Pension schemeRegular team socials, events & days outStaff discounts on tech & accessoriesFree onsite parking at UK HQInclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s voice is heardWork on products that support the circular economy & sustainability