What you'll be doing We are looking for a talented Senior Full Stack PHP Developer to join the "Vanilla Platform” team, responsible for building Future's flagship digital publishing platform. In this role, you will work directly with the Tech Lead and other developers to build and maintain both new and existing applications. You will be responsible for working on a proven platform that delivers thousands of pages per second to hundreds-of-millions of people. You will primarily be hands-on in a modern application utilising PHP, Alpine.js, TailwindCSS, Twig, while also contributing to services built with Laravel, About the Department The Technology & Engineering department at Future offers a collaborative, collegiate environment where the primary focus is on effective but well-engineered and scalable solutions. We look to answer critical business challenges posed both by our product and commercial teams as well as from within the department. Our focus is on quality in all aspects of our systems, not only in function but also in terms of test coverage, observability, alerting, and documentation. We run regular hack days and have a strong focus on best practices led by tech-based guilds. Key Responsibilities - SEO & GEO: Working with our in-house Audience team to build systems that will attract new users to the platform and retain them - API Integration: Build and consume robust APIs to connect the new creator platform with core internal services (Identity, Asset Management, Content APIs) and AI moderation tools. - Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, strongly-typed code backed by comprehensive unit and integration tests. Champion best practices in code reviews. - DevOps & CI/CD: Contribute to the setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and local development environments (containers), ensuring rapid and reliable deployment. - Collaboration: Work closely with the Tech Lead and product stakeholders to refine requirements, estimate tasks, and solve complex technical challenges. Experience that will put you ahead of the curve - Backend Proficiency: Solid experience with PHP-based backend services (whether that is Laravel or Symfony or another framework) and API development following best practices (modern tooling, typed code, building a culture around testing and maintainability) - Modern Frontend Mastery: Strong experience building complex, dynamic web applications, with modern tools like TypeScript. You understand the nuances of Server-Side Rendering (SSR) vs. Client-Side Rendering (CSR). - Component Architecture: The ability to build performant, reusable UI components in modern JS frameworks like Alpine.js and React with tools like Tailwind. - Workflow Engine Awareness: Experience with (or a strong desire to learn) Temporal.io or similar orchestration frameworks to manage distributed systems and long-running processes. - Data Handling: Experience working with databases and marshaling data from various external APIs. - Operational Mindset: You are solution-oriented and understand that software is meant to solve real-world operational problems (e.g., automating manual finance work). - Product Design Mindset: You care about the product you build and the people who use it. You care about and will actively shape UX, flows and features. - You can mention your favourite animal in your cover letter, this helps us know you’ve thoroughly read the job requirements! What's in it for you The expected range for this role is £50,000- £55,000 This is a UK, Remote-based role … Plus more great perks, which include; - Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time - When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus - Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future - Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes - Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan Internal job family level Technology 5 Who are we… We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces. We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it! Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone. Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future. Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience! #LI-Remote

About Thomas    At Thomas, we imagine a world of limitless human potential — where people thrive through self-awareness and authentic connection.  For over 40 years, we’ve been pioneers in talent assessment. But now, we’re transforming.  We’re evolving from a trusted assessment provider into a disruptive AI-powered people science platform, uniting behavioural insight, data, and technology to revolutionise how people and teams work together.  Our new platform, Thomas Connect, is redefining collaboration — helping organisations unlock intelligent team profiling, behaviour comparison, and personalised growth at scale.  We’re shaping a new era of workplace intelligence. And now, we need a world-class channel sales leader to take it global.  The Opportunity  We’re looking for a Platform Engineer to help build and optimise the infrastructure that powers Thomas.  You’ll work at the heart of our Azure cloud environment, designing scalable infrastructure, automating deployments, and enabling engineering teams to deliver high-quality software quickly and safely.  This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, improving reliability, and building systems that scale.  What You’ll Do  - Design and maintain secure, scalable Azure cloud infrastructure.  - Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform or similar tools.  - Strengthen CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable deployments.  - Support and optimise data infrastructure and pipeline architecture.  - Monitor and improve platform performance, reliability, and security.  - Collaborate with Software Engineers and Product teams to improve developer productivity.  - Contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

About ProArch: At ProArch, we partner with businesses around the world to turn big ideas into better outcomes through IT services that span cybersecurity, cloud, data, AI, and app development. We’re 400+ team members strong across 3 countries (we call ourselves ProArchians)—and here’s what connects us all: - A love for solving real business problems - A belief in doing what’s right What’s it like to work here? - You’ll keep growing. You’ll work alongside domain experts who love to share what they know. - You’ll be supported, heard, and trusted to make an impact. - You’ll take on projects that touch industries, communities, and lives. - You’ll have the time to focus on what matters most in your life outside of work. At ProArch, you’ll be part of teams that design and deliver technology solutions solving real business challenges for our clients. With services spanning AI, Data, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Industry Solutions, your work may involve building intelligent applications, securing business‑critical systems, or supporting cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization.  Every role here contributes to shaping outcomes for global clients and driving meaningful impact. You’ll collaborate with experts across data, AI, engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure—solving complex problems with creativity, precision, and purpose. You’ll join a culture rooted in technology, curiosity, and continuous learning. A place where we move fast, trust you to make an impact, encourage innovation, and support your growth. About Role: ProArch is seeking a talented Azure Data Engineer to enhance our dedicated team. As an Azure Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing robust data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies. Your expertise will help businesses leverage data to make informed decisions and drive their strategies forward. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to create scalable and efficient data pipelines, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the processes. Responsibilities: - Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes in Azure. - Utilize Azure tools such as Data Lake, Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics to manage and analyze data. - Good exposure in Fabric and ETL. - Ensure the quality and integrity of data, troubleshooting and rectifying any data issues. - Collaborate with analytics teams to support their data needs and enhance data-driven decision-making. - Optimize data models and storage solutions for performance and cost efficiency. - Implement data security practices to protect sensitive information. - Stay current with technology trends and best practices in data engineering and cloud platforms.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain CI/CD self-hosted infrastructure using modern DevOps tooling (GitHub Actions Runners stack, ArgoCD, FluxCD etc.). • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational workflows using IaC and scripting languages. • Own the deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle management of systems supporting engineering (Kubernetes clusters, container registries, artifact systems, and internal developer platforms) leveraging deep expertise in Kubernetes, container runtimes, and the broader cloud-native ecosystem (Helm, Kustomize, etc.). • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues, driving root-cause analysis and developing long-term remediation solutions. • Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure across major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure), and develop/support deployments of applications, services, and monitoring with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and cost optimization. • Develop internal tooling and automation using Terraform, Python, Go, or similar languages to streamline operational tasks and improve developer productivity. • Implement and manage security best practices across cloud environments, including identity management, secrets handling, audit logging, and network controls. • Leverage AI/ML tools to automate repetitive DevOps tasks, operational workflows.