Full stack software developer Jobs in Deutschland

LGH is one of the UK’s leading lifting equipment rental companies.

As a family-owned company for over 50 years, we have made a name for ourselves by combining the highest quality equipment, unrivalled expertise, and impeccable safety standards. We support customers across the globe through continuous investment in our equipment, people and IT systems. LGH adds specialist knowledge and know-how to your operation and excellent customer service, lifting your team as well as your load. From a simple toe jack for manual handling, to sophisticated spreader beams for larger loads, we offer the widest range of lifting equipment, on call and ready for delivery, backed by expert advice and on-site expertise.

LGH Winches

LGH Winches is UK’s winch specialist with the largest range of winches in Europe and a true global capability, unrivalled winching expertise and a nationwide support network.

LGH Winches has a 40-year history as the UK’s leading provider of winches and winch expertise & support including maintenance, inspection, testing, refurbishment, and installation of high-level access and fall protection equipment. The team has over 500 years collective winching expertise with wide industry experience across numerous sectors and applications including energy & renewables, infrasturure, cable installation, offshore cable pulling, pipelines and wind farms.

• Trailer Mounted Winches
• Base Mounted Winches
• Cable Drum Trailers
• Onsite Services

Rotrex OnSite

We are the UK’s leading provider of expert cradle maintenance services, fall protection equipment, cradle inspection/testing and cradle operator training. We are trusted by organisations large and small for our reliable service and fully trained experienced engineers.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

LGH is a global leader in the hire of lifting equipment, with operations across the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia. For over 50 years, we’ve earned the trust of major industries through our unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and technical excellence. From complex infrastructure projects to everyday lifting needs, our equipment and expertise support customers worldwide.

As a forward-thinking business, we continue to invest significantly in our systems, technology, and most importantly, our people. We’ve fostered a collaborative and supportive environment where talented individuals can thrive, innovate, and make a genuine impact.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Are you a collaborative team player with strong communication skills? Are you passionate about clean code and solving real-world business problems? Do you want to contribute to a growing, people-focused organisation with a global footprint?

We’re seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Developer to join our in-house development team. You’ll play a key role in building, maintaining, and improving core systems that power our global operations. A particular focus of the role will be helping us modernise and streamline our application stack.

OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTABILITIES

This is a full-stack development role focused on delivering modern web applications using Laravel and PHP. You'll work closely with UK and US-based teams, developing core systems that drive our operations. From architecting new solutions to improving performance, you'll play a critical role in shaping our tech direction.

You’ll collaborate on business-critical systems, building new features, improving existing systems, and ensuring the security, performance, and maintainability of our applications

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Development

• Design and develop scalable, maintainable web applications using PHP (v8+) and Laravel (v8–12)

• Architect application features and champion best practices

• Build interactive UIs using Livewire, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs; integrate with external services

• Handle queue systems and background processes (Redis, queues)

• Design caching strategies for performance optimisation

• Write and maintain unit, feature, and integration tests

Code Quality

• Manage Git repositories and ensure clean version control practices

• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, DeployHQ)

• Maintain clear documentation and promote coding standards

System Architecture & Performance

• Design database schemas, manage migrations, and optimise complex queries

• Ensure scalability, availability, and security across systems

• Monitor performance using logs and monitoring tools

• Work with infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain systems

Project Delivery & Communication

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming

• Communicate effectively across departments and time zones

• Document architecture, APIs, and deployment procedures

• Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Core Technical Skills

• 3+ years of commercial development experience

• Strong PHP (7.3–8.4) knowledge and modern OOP best practices

• Laravel (v8–12) expertise, including Eloquent, service providers, etc.

• Livewire (v2/v3) with Alpine.js for reactive front-end functionality

• Tailwind CSS (v3/v4) for modern, responsive UI development

Tooling & Workflow

• Git and GitHub workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews)

• Experience with CI/CD and deployment automation

• MySQL query optimisation, indexing, and database migrations

• Understanding of Linux servers, web server configuration (Nginx/Apache)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal)

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

• Familiar with Agile methodologies and asynchronous collaboration

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with other PHP frameworks (Symfony, CodeIgniter)

• Docker and containerisation tools (Docker Compose, Kubernetes)

• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Familiarity with testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest, Cypress)

WORKING PATTERN:

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week between 8am – 5pm

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 25 days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)

• Pension scheme

• Free lifting gear hire

• Quarterly incentive programme

• Training & development support

• Length of service recognition

• H.I.R.E Fit wellbeing scheme

• Optional team trips, including company-organised ski trips and social events

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Home-based

Important Information:

• We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.

• Only applicants with an existing legal right to work in the EU will be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship or support visa applications at this time.