Junior PHP Developer

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Web Developer skilled in PHP and Laravel to enhance web applications in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in web development along with proficiency in MySQL and modern web practices. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Web Developer or Software Engineer.
• Proficient in PHP (7/8) with strong Laravel framework experience.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL, database design, and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.
• Optimise applications for performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to plan and deliver new features.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Git

Job description

Overview

Web Developer (PHP / Laravel) – Northampton (Hybrid - 3 days office based, 2 days from home) – 26,000 - 34,000 + Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Web Developer with strong PHP and Laravel skills to join a growing and supportive development team, working on a wide range of web applications that power core business operations.

This organisation is a creative and innovative digital solutions provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke applications to a loyal client base. Following new investment and ownership, the business is growing steadily post-Covid and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly influence future success.

In this role, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. You'll collaborate with colleagues and clients to scope, design, and deliver new features, while also ensuring existing systems remain performant, secure, and scalable. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with Mondays and Fridays from home, and Tuesday to Thursday office-based.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in PHP and Laravel, a solid grounding in MySQL database design and optimisation, and a good understanding of modern web development practices. Experience with cloud technologies, containerisation, or JavaScript frameworks such as Vue or React would be highly advantageous.

The Role

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL
• Optimise applications for performance, security, and scalability
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to plan and deliver new features
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices

The Person

• 3+ years' experience as a Web Developer or Software Engineer
• Proficient in PHP (7/8) with strong Laravel framework experience
• Strong knowledge of MySQL, database design, and optimisation
• Familiar with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive front-end development
• Experience with Git version control and API integration
• Able to pass a DBS check during probation due to client base working with