Junior PHP / Magento Developer

Ribble Cycles; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribble Cycles is seeking a PHP / Magento Developer to enhance their online platform. The role involves developing Magento 2 modules, collaborating with various teams, and solving customer issues. Ideal candidates will have a solid PHP foundation and a problem-solving mindset, with a passion for cycling being a bonus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience with PHP (OOP), ideally in Magento 2.
• Familiarity with Magento backend architecture.
• Comfortable with MySQL and basic SQL debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Magento 2 modules and custom functionality.
• Debug and resolve live issues across staging and production.
• Support internal teams with ad hoc issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Magento 2

MySQL

Job description

At Ribble, our online platform is the engine behind our customer experience — powering everything from product configuration to checkout and fulfilment. As a PHP / Magento Developer, you’ll help us maintain, improve, and extend that platform to support growth, solve real customer problems, and enable our teams to move faster.

ABOUT RIBBLE

Ribble Cycles is the UK’s leading premium bike brand with a heritage of innovation, performance, and design excellence. We engineer and manufacture world-class bicycles in the UK, delivering cutting-edge technology and superior craftsmanship to passionate riders globally.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This isn’t just a behind-the-scenes coding role. You’ll be working with developers, designers, and departments across the business — from customer service to marketing — helping diagnose issues, ship features, and deliver a smooth and reliable experience for our riders.

We’re looking for someone who’s keen to learn, enjoys solving problems, and is comfortable working in a collaborative environment. You don’t need to be a Magento expert yet — just a solid foundation in PHP, a willingness to dive into our codebase, and a proactive mindset.

An interest in cycling is a bonus, but what's more important is your enthusiasm, communication skills, and desire to help build a platform we’re proud of.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and maintain Magento 2 modules and custom functionality
• Work with frontend and data teams to deliver full-stack features
• Debug and resolve live issues across staging and production
• Support internal teams (e.g. customer service, marketing) with ad hoc issues
• Participate in technical planning and reviews

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1–3 years' experience with PHP (OOP), ideally in Magento 2
• Familiarity with Magento backend architecture (di.xml, observers, plugins)
• Comfortable with MySQL and basic SQL debugging
• Strong problem-solving mindset and communication skills

BONUS POINTS FOR

• Understanding of REST/GraphQL APIs
• Knowledge of caching strategies (Varnish, Redis)
• A passion for cycling

HOW TO APPLY

• If this sounds like the role for you we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and a short covering letter toJobs At Ribbletelling us why you're a great fit.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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