Avanti
Hands-on Development Manager - PHP / Laravel - Exciting AI Scale-Up - 1 day hybrid - London
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Avanti
Hands-on Development Manager - PHP / Laravel - Exciting AI Scale-Up - 1 day hybrid - London
£70k
- £85k
London
Hybrid
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Description
Hands-on Development Manager - PHP / Laravel We are looking for a Hands-On Development Manager to join a leading software house building Ai products to revolutionise their market. We are looking for a player/manager who can lead, manage and motivate a small but experienced team whilst also remaining hands-on in PHP coding. They recently launched their AI-driven platform which is scaling quickly towards profitability and market leadership with backing from top-tier investors.The RoleYou’ll blend hands-on technical expertise in PHP / Laravel, Vue.JS and experience of building AI applications with strong leadership skills. You’ll guide a team of senior developers while staying actively involved in coding and technical delivery. We need someone to get everyone pulling in the right direction and delivering on key milestones. What You’ll DoLead and mentor a team of senior developers in a collaborative, non-political environmentProvide technical direction and architectural oversight for complex projectsStay hands-on with coding, problem-solving, and technical deliveryShape the technology roadmap, working across legacy systems and cutting-edge AI projectsDrive technical standards and ensure delivery against ambitious targetsWork closely with leadership to translate business needs into technical solutionsTechnical Stack & Experience• Strong PHP experience (Laravel framework)• Database expertise: MySQL, Elasticsearch• Front-end knowledge: Vue.js or similar modern frameworks**• Understanding of DevOps practices (GitHub, Terraform advantageous)• AI systems experience is a plus• Previous experience in scaling tech companies or start-ups highly valuableWhat’s On Offer• Base salary £70,000 - £85,000 + equity****• Remote-first culture + 1 day a week in the London office****• Opportunity to join at a pivotal scaling moment with rapid career progression potential****• Work on diverse projects from legacy optimisation to cutting-edge AI deployment****• This is your chance to step into a leadership role where you can directly influence both technology direction and team culture.****As the successful candidate, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring senior developers, and want to be part of building something transformational.**APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Role tech stack
PHP
Laravel
Terraform
GitHub
MySQL
Vue.Js
Avanti
Hands-on Development Manager - PHP / Laravel - Exciting AI Scale-Up - 1 day hybrid - London
£70k - £85k
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