PHP/Python Software Engineer

Job description

The Company We’re Octopus Legacy : one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the country, and part of the UK’s most exciting and best-trusted group. We have a mission. We’re on a path to scale - aiming to become a household name while transforming a long-established industry and helping individuals and organisations prepare for, and find support after, death. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why we’re building a team of self-starters, problem-solvers and people who bring energy to everything they do. Ready to be part of something big? The Role: We're looking for a Software Engineer skilled in PHP and familiar with Python, ready to make a real impact. You’ll split your time between maintaining and improving our existing PHP/Laravel codebases - powering products like our website, Life Insurance offering, and internal tools - and contributing to newer Python-based projects as our tech stack evolves. You’ll code across the full stack, shipping real improvements that users notice, keeping our platforms healthy, secure, and performant. You’ll own the backlog of impactful changes that elevate our products and delight users, while also growing into Python projects and expanding your ski...