Full Stack Developer Jobs in United Kingdom (Frontend Focus)

Full Stack Developer (Frontend Focus) – United Kingdom

DestinationCore is looking for a talented and motivated Full Stack Developer with a strong frontend focus to join our growing development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality websites and web-based products used by destinations across the UK and the US, while playing a key role in shaping the future of our platform.

In this role, you will work closely with other developers, our project management team, and our Technical Lead to turn product ideas into robust, scalable, and user-friendly digital solutions. With approximately 80% frontend and 20% backend responsibilities, this position is ideal for developers who enjoy crafting exceptional user experiences while maintaining solid backend foundations.

About DestinationCore

DestinationCore is a digital platform built specifically for destinations, helping organizations deliver engaging, effective, and scalable online experiences. We are a small but ambitious team that values collaboration, flexibility, and attention to detail. Our culture encourages ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement, giving developers the freedom to influence technical decisions and workflows.

By joining DestinationCore, you’ll be contributing to a product that makes a real impact, while growing your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Role Overview

As a Full Stack Developer (Frontend Focus), you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing DestinationCore websites and web-related products. You’ll work across the stack but spend the majority of your time building modern, performant, and accessible frontends using Craft CMS, Laravel, and contemporary JavaScript frameworks.

You’ll also support internal systems, contribute to platform improvements, and help ensure client requirements and service-level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Developing DestinationCore websites and web products using Craft CMS, Laravel, and related technologies, with a frontend-heavy focus
• Maintaining and evolving the DestinationCore Initialisation Repository, which serves as the foundation for all DestinationCore websites
• Collaborating daily with developers and the project management team to plan, prioritise, and deliver client work efficiently
• Assisting with tickets received through the DestinationCore Service Desk, helping to triage, plan, and resolve issues within agreed SLAs
• Enhancing and maintaining internal Laravel-based systems and a custom Craft CMS plugin
• Troubleshooting technical issues and contributing to continuous improvements across the DestinationCore platform
• Writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code that aligns with best practices

Technology Stack

You’ll work with a modern and evolving technology stack, including:

• CMS: Craft CMS (Twig templating, Yii Framework, transitioning to Laravel within 18 months)
• Languages & Frameworks: PHP (Laravel), JavaScript (Vue.js), jQuery
• Frontend: HTML, SASS/CSS (Tailwind), Webpack build process
• Database: MySQL
• Version Control: Git (GitHub)
• Development Environments: macOS, DDEV, Valet
• Hosting & DevOps: Servd
• Workflow & Communication: Slack, Monday.com

We continuously review and improve our tools and workflows and welcome developers who want to influence how we evolve technically.

What You’ll Need

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• At least 2 years of commercial development experience, ideally in an agency or fast-paced digital environment
• Strong frontend development skills, including HTML, SASS/CSS (preferably Tailwind), and modern JavaScript frameworks (ideally Vue.js)
• Confidence working with PHP and familiarity with frameworks such as Laravel
• Experience using Craft CMS or similar modern content management systems
• Comfort working with Git and collaborative version control workflows
• A strong eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with developers, project managers, and technical leadership

Nice to Have

While not essential, the following skills would be beneficial:

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and performance best practices
• Familiarity with DevOps tools or hosting platforms such as Servd or AWS
• Experience with local development environments like Valet, DDEV, or Vagrant
• Understanding of UX and UI principles
• Exposure to or interest in AI tools and standards, including MCPs or LLMs

Why Join DestinationCore?

At DestinationCore, you’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team that values quality, innovation, and flexibility. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Influence technical direction and development practices
• Work on meaningful products used by real-world destinations
• Grow your skills while supporting the development of others
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive work culture

Practical Details

• Location: Remote, with optional office days in Ipswich (Tuesdays/Wednesdays)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible
• Working Pattern: Daily 9am remote stand-up; monthly in-office all-team day (lunch provided)
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Contract: Permanent, full-time

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