Full Stack PHP Developer

LaraBench; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Hybrid work

Casual dress code

Career progression

Continuous learning

Job summary

Gemex in London is seeking a Full Stack PHP Developer to join our creative digital team. You will build high-performance online experiences, starting with office-based work in London for the first 4 weeks, then hybrid arrangements.

We value strong JavaScript/PHP/HTML/CSS skills, Laravel and React experience, API integration, and a focus on clean, responsive design with accessible UX. A competitive salary and learning opportunities await in a family business expanding UK and Europe markets.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, HTML and CSS.
• Familiarity with Bootstrap or other frontend libraries.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Experience with APIs/Widgets (JSON, XML).
• Experience with Laravel and React desirable.
• Good MySQL knowledge and portfolio of design/editing work desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and code quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features and improve existing ones.
• Design and build reusable components and libraries.
• Work with team to integrate APIs.
• Optimise pages, code and assets for performance.
• Define technical specifications and share ideas with the team.
• Maintain and improve documentation where needed.
• Ensure usability, accessibility, and SEO best practices.

Skills

JavaScript

PHP

HTML

CSS

UI/UX

APIs/Widgets

JSON/XML

Responsive design

Cross-browser

Problem solving

Tools

Bootstrap

Laravel

React

MySQL

Photoshop

Figma

Illustrator

Portfolio

Job description

onsiteleadfull-time# Full Stack PHP DeveloperGemexLondon GBP 27000-40000 per yearlaravelphpapinovareactdescription## Job descriptionChrome desktop can translate this description on-device without sending the text to LaraBench.At Gemex, we are a multi-award-winning family business leading the fine bridal jewellery manufacturing sector. We pride ourselves on supplying high-quality diamond rings to jewellers across the UK and Europe. As an innovative and growing company, we focus on creative digital development and build engaging, high-performance online experiences. We offer a competitive salary, full-time employment options, hybrid working arrangements starting office-based in London for the first 4 weeks, a workplace pension, a casual dress code, and opportunities for continuous learning and career progression.### Requirements- Strong knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, HTML, and CSS.- Familiarity with Bootstrap or other frontend/CSS libraries.- Understanding of UI/UX principles.- Experience working with APIs/Widgets (JSON, XML) - ideally building and incorporating your own.- Experience with a PHP Framework (e.g. Laravel) is desirable.- Experience with React or another modern JavaScript framework is desirable.- Good knowledge of MySQL is desirable.- Evidence of Layout, Design, and Editing experience (e.g. Photoshop, Figma, Illustrator, Portfolio) is desirable.- Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills.- Passion for clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.- Solid understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.- Enthusiastic about learning and open to developing new skills.- Enjoy working with others and being part of a supportive, collaborative team.### Responsibilities- Develop new user-facing features and improve existing ones.- Design and build reusable components and libraries.- Work with team members to integrate APIs.- Optimise pages, code, and assets for performance and scalability.- Help define technical specifications and share your ideas with the team.- Maintain and improve documentation where needed.- Ensure usability, accessibility, and SEO best practices are followed.