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Technical Lead – Software & Operations

Technical & Systems Lead / Senior PHP Developerup to £70,000 + progression to Head of TechnologyCrewe, Cheshire | Predominantly site-based initiallyWe're looking for an unusually capable technical person to take ownership of the technology, systems and technical operations that power an established and growing UK circular technology business.This is not a conventional software developer role.Over the last 10+ years we've built our own bespoke PHP-based technology covering e-commerce, device trade-in, refurbishment, warehouse operations, logistics, B2B platforms, marketplace integrations, automation and internal business systems.Technology sits at the heart of how our business physically operates.We're now looking for someone who can take ownership of that environment and help us build what comes next.The roleYou'll work directly with the CEO and operational teams and take responsibility for understanding how the business works — not simply how the code works.Some days you'll be developing PHP.Other days you might be on the warehouse floor working out how software, hardware and operational processes should come together to create a faster and more scalable workflow.You could be troubleshooting an API or marketplace integration, working with Amazon or Back Market on a technical or operational issue, implementing hardware into a new warehouse process, investigating why something isn't working or designing the next piece of technology the business needs.We're looking for somebody who enjoys all of that.What you'll take ownership ofYou'll inherit and develop our existing bespoke PHP technology estate and become the internal technical owner of the systems that run the business.That includes:Bespoke PHP applications and internal systemsE-commerce and trade-in platformsWarehouse and refurbishment technologyB2B systems and portalsAPIs and third-party integrationsAmazon, Back Market and other marketplace integrationsDatabases and reportingHardware and software used within operational processesTechnical relationships with key external partnersTroubleshooting technical and operational problemsAutomation and AI opportunitiesFuture systems architecture and developmentYou'll also work closely with the operational team to design and implement new processes.That could mean taking an objective such as:"We need to process this type of device through this warehouse operation accurately, quickly and at scale."…and working out the complete solution.What hardware do we need?What should the physical workflow look like?What data needs capturing?What software needs developing?Where should automation be introduced?How do the systems integrate?How do we measure whether it is working?Then you'll help actually implement it.We're looking for someone technically strongYou'll ideally have strong experience across:PHPLaravel and/or SymfonyMySQL/MariaDBJavaScript and modern front-end technologiesREST APIsThird-party integrationsGitLinux/server environmentsAWS or similar cloud infrastructureDebugging and supporting substantial existing codebasesHardware/software integrationAutomation and modern AI-assisted developmentBut technical ability alone isn't enough.The person we're looking forYou need to be commercially and operationally minded.We want somebody who naturally asks:"What is the business trying to achieve?"before deciding what technology to build.You'll need to be comfortable talking to developers, warehouse operatives, managers, suppliers, marketplace partners and the CEO — and translating business problems into practical technical solutions.We're looking for somebody who:Wants ownership rather than simply a list of development ticketsIs naturally curious about how a business operatesGets involved rather than saying "that's an operations problem"Can work directly with external partners and their technical teamsIs comfortable getting their hands dirtyCan move between software, hardware and physical operational processesUnderstands commercial priorities and can prioritise development accordinglyCan diagnose problems calmly and methodicallyKnows when to improve an existing system rather than unnecessarily rebuilding itCan identify where AI and automation can genuinely improve the businessCan help shape the future technical roadmapYou don't need to have been a CTO or Head of Technology before.This could particularly suit an exceptional Senior Developer, Technical Lead or technically minded systems person who feels capable of much more than their current role allows.For the right person, we see this developing into a Head of Technology position with responsibility for the company's technical strategy and future technical team.We're less interested in titles than we are in finding someone exceptionally capable, commercially aware, technically strong and willing to take ownership.Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experienceLocation: Crewe, CheshireWorking pattern: Predominantly site-based initially, with flexibility once establishedRole: Permanent, full-timePay: Up to £70,000.00 per yearBenefits:Casual dressCompany pensionEmployee discountFree parkingOn-site parkingWork Location: In person