Senior Software Engineer - Next.js, React, Laravel

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with proven Next.js, React and Laravel experience, to join our digital website engineering team.

In this role, you will work across multiple enterprise websites and portals, delivering new features, enhancing existing functionality, and supporting the ongoing maintenance of our group’s digital platforms - including legacy WordPress sites

Our web team has an exciting roadmap of work ahead of them, as we continue to scale and improve our customer offering.

What You'll Be Doing...

• Develop and maintain web applications using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, and other modern front-end technologies.
• Build and enhance Laravel-based APIs following Test Driven Development (TDD) principles.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code that adheres to industry standards and best practices across both Next.js and Laravel ecosystems.
• Optimise applications for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness across a wide range of devices and browsers.
• Stay current with advancements in Next.js, Laravel, and broader web development trends, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and support business objectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and API specifications.
• Apply security best practices when developing and maintaining WordPress themes, plugins, and legacy integrations.

Essential

What we're looking for...

• Proven experience developing modern web applications using Next.js and React, with strong knowledge of their core features, patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experience with contemporary frameworks and libraries.
• Deep understanding of web development fundamentals: responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with Git and standard version control workflows.
• Working knowledge of agile software development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a creative and analytical approach to developing scalable solutions.
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative work style suited to a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with LEMP stack environments.
• Exposure to build tools/bundlers such as Webpack, Babel, or similar.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, Cypress).
• Experience with server-side technologies, preferably Node.js.

What You Can Expect From Us...

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

You’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package, which includes:

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellness and healthcare assistance via ‘Help@Hand’ by Unum
• ‘Cycle to work’ scheme
• Free breakfast daily in the office

And of course, you will be part of a modern purpose-built space in Crewe that will provide you with an outstanding working environment complete with gym, café, games rooms, and more!

A Bit About Us...

At Radius, we’ve been helping businesses grow for over 35 years.

From our origins as a fuel card provider in North West England, we’ve evolved into a global business services provider operating in 19 countries across five continents. Our mission is to help companies of all sizes adapt to change and seize new opportunities.

We’re proud to offer a one-stop solution for fleet and connectivity services, tailored to meet the needs of both SMEs and enterprise-level organisations.

Additional Information

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius

Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.

We Also Offer

• Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
• Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
• Women-focused gym & female health events
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 1)
• Race at Work Charter signatory
• Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (4 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
• Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
• Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding

Next Steps

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected]

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.