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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a fully remote Backend Engineer that can contribute to the development of our web applications.
Who you are
- You’re a software engineer with at least 7 years commercial experience
- You’re looking to develop your skills further as part of an in house team
- You have a genuine enthusiasm for software engineering and take no greater pleasure than finding the right solution to the problem at hand
- The idea of working in a successful startup in a fast paced role excites you
What you will do
Develop web based systems
- Develop functionality for our own products, administration systems and ecommerce capabilities using modern frameworks
- Develop and maintain integrations with third party systems
- Develop our APIs
Work in a team environment
- You’ll work with other software engineers, designers, QAs and product managers
- You’ll communicate your ideas and plan your work
- You’ll peer review your colleagues work
What we need from you
- At least 7 years of commercial experience as a software engineer or equivalent
- In-depth knowledge of PHP8+
- Familiarity with modern PHP frameworks, preferably Symfony
- Solid understanding of OO programming concepts and patterns
- Familiarity with version control using Git and associated workflows
- Experience with TDD and unit testing
- A strong desire to learn and to contribute to the team’s work
Other skills you might have
- A degree in CS or equivalent is a plus
- Good understanding of HTML and CSS
- Familiarity with modern JS frameworks
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
- Knowledge of relational databases
- Comfortable on the command line of *NIX machines
- Experience working in cross functional teams
- An eye for user behaviour and design
Benefits
- Salary range of 40,000GBP to 50,000GBP based on experience
- Generous stock option plan
- Remote opportunity OR hybrid role based in our Bermondsey office
- Ownership of goals and a direct impact to MANUAL
- A fun and friendly working environment with sharp and motivated co-workers
- Great learning opportunities with a strong culture of knowledge sharing
- 25 days holidays and generous parental leave and flexible working policies
- Send us your CV!
- Team fit interview: you'll meet with product and tech leaders
- Case study: a take home tech task to assess your software engineering skills
- Tech interview: you'll meet with our tech team
- Offer
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Backend Engineer roles across Manual's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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