Senior Backend Developer - DevOps/AWS - Bolton
Senior Backend Developer - DevOps/AWS - Bolton
One day per week onsite
Outside IR35 £400-450
A Senior Backend Developer is needed for a client based in Bolton.
The client is looking for an individual to assume responsibility for backend development and infrastructure of their in-house ERP/WMS/MRP platform.
This position requires hands-on experience in both Laravel and cloud DevOps, with duties including management of backend development, platform architecture, and AWS infrastructure.
The role also involves mentoring a team and collaborating with the project manager, stakeholders, and QA personnel.
The responsibilities will directly affect the performance, scalability, and functionality of the platform used in manufacturing, logistics, and eCommerce.
Key skills and responsibilities,
- Led the development and architectural design of a custom Laravel-based ERP/WMS/MRP platform.
- Delivered key features such as inventory tracking, MRP automation, barcode fulfilment, and eCommerce integrations.
- Optimised MySQL database performance and implemented queue-based workflows using Redis and RabbitMQ.
- Managed AWS infrastructure, including EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, along with CI/CD pipelines utilising GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Deployed and maintained environments with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Collaborated with leadership and operational teams to ensure system enhancements align with business strategy.
- Mentored developers, facilitating agile delivery practices, conducting code reviews, and contributing to roadmap planning.
- Frameworks: Laravel, Livewire, Blade, Vue.js
- Languages: PHP 8.2+, Node.js 17+, HTML, Bootstrap 4
- Databases: MySQL (schema design, indexing, optimisation)
- Cloud Providers: AWS (primary), Google Cloud, Azure
- Extensive expertise in Laravel and PHP, with advanced DevOps experience across CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git workflows.
- In-depth AWS knowledge, covering EC2, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch services.
- Advanced proficiency in MySQL for schema design and performance tuning.
- Skilled in API development, microservices architecture, and messaging queue implementation.
- Strong understanding of supply chain systems and barcode-driven processes.
- Proven background in building secure, multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
Interested?! Send your up-to-date CV to Dean Sadler-Parkes at Crimson for review
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- Start: ASAP
- Rate: £400 - £450 per day
- Location: Bolton, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: IT
- Recruiter: Crimson Limited
- Contact: Dean Parkes
- Tel: 01675 466 477
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2025-07-09 12:09:15 -
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