Midweight Developer

Midweight Developer

Hybrid - Taunton

About Evo

We'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 Role

We'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 complexity
• Elegant brochure websites
• Ongoing development and optimisation work for retained clients
• Bespoke builds using our internal platform and Laravel

A 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 Work

Most of our work is built on:

• Laravel (and Livewire)
• A custom platform we've developed and continue to evolve
• Modern frontend approaches alongside some legacy elements you'll need to navigate

We'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 Doing

• Building and maintaining websites and ecommerce platforms
• Working across both new builds and ongoing client updates
• Picking up and improving existing codebases
• Collaborating with the team to deliver projects properly, not just quickly
• Contributing to how we evolve our platform and development practices

What We're Looking For

• Solid commercial experience in web development, with the confidence to contribute from the outset
• Strong Laravel experience (or very close equivalent)
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities
• Able to get to grips with existing systems quickly
• Solid understanding of frontend fundamentals (JS, CSS, templating)
• Experience in an agency or fast-paced environment is helpful but not essential
• Someone who takes ownership and doesn't need constant direction

Key Technologies

• HTML
• PHP (8.x)
• Laravel and Livewire
• MySQL
• Javascript ES5/6+, including jQuery and Alpine JS
• Tailwind and/or SCSS/CSS
• Version control via Git
• Blade, Twig and PHP templating
• Automated testing
• CLI for testing, deployment and scripting
• REST based APIs

Desirable but Not Essential

• Github CI/CD
• React/NextJS
• Typescript
• Figma
• Google Analytics (4) tracking experience

Working Setup

• Hybrid role - typically 2 days per week in Taunton
• Flexible where needed, but we do value time together as a team

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30)
• Health and wellbeing support
• Life cover
• Cycle to Work scheme

Interested in applying? We would love to hear from you...

Benefits that work for you

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

  33 days holiday to recharge, refresh and enjoy life outside of work! Your annual leave will increase the longer you stay with us too 😁

• Hybrid working

  Our office is awesome and we have a fantastic culture but it is important to create the right balance for you to do your best work. Working hours are flexible. We value work-life balance and understand that life doesn't happen outside of 9-5! Need to go to the doctors, it's school sports day, or just need to start/finish an hour early? No problem!

• Personalised Health and Wellness perks

  This isn't one of those generic schemes, we've invested heavily in creating our own health and wellbeing perks framework designed to give you maximum impact with options such as: HelloFresh, gym membership, online workout apps, eco nappy subscriptions... and much much more! The choice is yours.

• Regular team socials

  From team lunches to paddle boarding, movie evenings, and games nights we’re a friendly bunch, no gimmicks just genuine connections.

• Life cover

  To give you and your family peace of mind.

• Be part of an awesome team

  Our amazing team create incredible bespoke digital products whilst having fun along the way, every day.

• Cycle to Work Scheme

  Stay fit on your commute with either a pedal or eBike

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

  Access a wide range of EV's that will ensure you can commute more sustainably and tax efficiently.

We’re officially Great Place To Work© Certified!

Thanks to our people, we're proud to have the highly sought-after Great Place to Work UK Certification.

Our company culture is top priority and we're on a mission to make Evo not just a great place to work, but an exceptional one.

The flexibility and respect for a healthy work-life balance makes Evo a place where people truly feel valued.

Jamie Mattocks

Senior Web Developer

Evo is a company where there is always a growth mindset in the team and I love working in an environment where I feel supported.

Rachel Smith

Client Services Manager

Let’s build something better

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