Last Updated: 31st July 2026 – VACANT POSITION
Senior Full Stack Developer – Job Opportunity
Laravel, WordPress, Vue.js, Mobile Apps & Booking Systems
Are you looking to join a company that grows every year?
Would you like your role, responsibilities and salary to grow year on year as you make a real impact on the business?
If your answer is yes, then we may be just the company for you.
Who We Are
driveJohnson’s is a national driving school with approximately 850 driving instructors, covering many areas across the UK. We are based in Kingston, Milton Keynes.
We have an in-house marketing team.
We are now looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to help oversee, improve and develop our websites, apps, booking systems and backend platforms, taking them to the next level as the company continues to grow.
This is not just a basic WordPress website role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working across frontend and backend development, databases, servers, apps, APIs, integrations and internal systems.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with strong experience in WordPress, Laravel, PHP, JavaScript and Vue.js who can slot into our team and keep the momentum going straight away.
The ideal candidate will be a confident Full Stack Developer who enjoys problem-solving, improving systems and creating practical solutions that help the business operate more efficiently.
You will be involved in maintaining and improving our websites, backend systems, booking platforms, apps and integrations with third-party tools.
We are looking for someone who is hands-on, reliable, technically strong and able to work closely with the director and wider team to keep the business moving forwards.
This is an opportunity to become an integral part of the business and join our existing managers within the company.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will include:
- Maintaining, improving and developing our WordPress and Laravel websites
- Working on backend booking systems and editable administration areas
- Building and improving internal tools used by the office and bookings team
- Working with PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Vanilla PHP, MySQL, JavaScript and Vue.js
- Improving frontend areas using HTML, CSS, Sass, Stylus and Tailwind CSS
- Troubleshooting bugs, errors and technical issues across our websites and apps
- Working with Linux server environments, including CentOS and Ubuntu
- Helping to resolve server, hosting, Cloudflare, security and performance issues
- Supporting app development and app updates
- Deploying apps to Apple’s App Store and Google Play
- Using Git and GitHub as part of the development workflow
- Helping to integrate our booking system with third-party platforms such as RingCentral and other software providers
- Working on API integrations and improving how our systems communicate with one another
- Supporting the wider office team when IT solutions are required
- Working closely with the director and marketing manager to identify improvements and deliver practical solutions
Minimum Requirements
You must have at least two to three years of commercial experience in most of the following areas:
- PHP, including Laravel, WordPress and Vanilla PHP
- WordPress development, including editable backend and administration areas
- Laravel development, including Laravel Blade and Forge
- HTML and CSS
- Stylus, Sass and Tailwind CSS
- MySQL and database management
- JavaScript, particularly Vue.js
- Git and GitHub
- Linux server environments, particularly CentOS and Ubuntu
- Server troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Cloudflare, website security tools and general security best practices
- Backend booking systems or similar internal platforms
- API integrations and connecting systems with third-party platforms
Experience with the following would also be highly beneficial:
- Apache Cordova
- Capacitor.js
- Electron
- Building mobile apps
- Deploying apps to Apple’s App Store and Google Play
- RingCentral or similar telephone and communication system integrations
- Booking platforms, CRM systems, payment systems, SMS and email systems, or other operational software
Personal Qualities
In addition to the technical requirements, we are looking for someone who:
- Is a positive and confident team player
- Is an excellent problem-solver
- Can work independently and take ownership of projects
- Is willing to assist in other areas of the business where straightforward IT solutions are required
- Can communicate clearly with non-technical members of the team
- Takes their own learning and professional development seriously
- Is passionate about improving systems and making things work better
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Has good English writing skills, which would provide an advantage over other applicants
About the Role
You will benefit from a varied working week.
Some weeks, you may be working on long-term projects such as improving our booking system, creating a new app feature, developing a new website section, improving backend functionality or building internal tools for the office team.
Other weeks may involve fixing issues, improving performance, resolving server problems, updating apps, improving security, supporting integrations or consolidating existing systems.
On most days, you will work closely with the marketing manager and director on ideas and improvements that help keep the business moving forwards.
You will also have colleagues in our marketing business next door to driveJohnson’s whom you can approach for advice and support, as well as to exchange ideas and information, allowing both businesses to benefit from each other’s knowledge.
This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and seeing the real impact of their work on a growing business.
Salary
Salary: £42,000-£55,000 per year, depending on experience.
Someone who meets the minimum requirements and has good commercial experience will start towards the lower end of the salary range.
However, if you have stronger experience across Laravel, WordPress, Vue.js, databases, servers, apps, APIs, security and booking systems, your starting salary will reflect this.
If you can hit the ground running and take ownership of projects quickly, you will be considered for the senior end of the salary range.
We are happy to reward strong performance, rapid improvements and people who make a clear, positive impact on the business. The current salary range is not the limit of what you can earn. If you become a key asset to the company, your salary will reflect this.
Office Location and Working Hours
We are based in Kingston, Milton Keynes.
This is an office-based role. You will be required to attend the office from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Involvement in weekly management meetings
- Spontaneous gifts and rewards throughout the year for high-performing staff members
- The opportunity to grow with a company that continues to expand every year
- A varied role with real responsibility and direct input into company improvements
Job Type
Full-time
Work Location
In person – Kingston, Milton Keynes
Interested?
Please send your CV, accompanied by a covering letter or short message explaining that you are applying for the Senior Full Stack Developer position, to: anthony@drivejohnsons.co.uk.
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