Lead PHP Developer

Applause IT; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Huddersfield is looking for an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take charge of a mission-critical eCommerce platform. This role involves developing and optimising full-stack code, mentoring a team, and ensuring high performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PHP and Laravel, along with strong leadership capabilities. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Loyalty bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Casual dress

Employee discount scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Free parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Strong experience in full-stack development, particularly with ecommerce platforms.
• Expert-level knowledge of PHP and Laravel.
• Familiarity with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server tuning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise code for the eCommerce platform.
• Lead daily stand-ups and assist developers as needed.
• Review code to ensure quality standards.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Full-stack development

MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server

CI/CD

Git

Agile environments

Leadership

Tools

AWS

Azure

DigitalOcean

Docker

Job description

About this job

Role : Lead PHP Developer

Location : Huddersfield - Office-based (Hybrid considered)

Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

Hours : Monday-Friday, 08 : 30-17 : 00 (Flexibility required)

Are you an experienced Lead PHP Developer with strong PHP / Laravel expertise? Ready to take ownership of a mission‑critical eCommerce platform and lead from the front?

We're seeking a Lead PHP Developer to drive best practices, deliver clean, scalable code, and lead a growing team of developers. You'll play a vital role in an environment where downtime is not an option - leading stand‑ups, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring smooth delivery from both UK‑based and offshore teams.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Develop and optimise full‑stack code across PHP / Laravel
• Own core platform areas and ensure high performance and scalability
• Lead daily stand‑ups and help unblock developers in real‑time
• Review code, set quality standards, and guide team growth
• Liaise with offshore developers to align delivery goals
• Work across AWS, Azure, or DigitalOcean environments
• Support MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server tuning and optimisation

What You'll Need :

• Strong full‑stack development experience, ideally in ecommerce
• Expert‑level PHP and Laravel
• MySQL & Microsoft SQL Server skills
• Experience in CI / CD, Git, and agile delivery environments
• Leadership experience: mentoring, code reviews, team stand‑ups
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Desirable Extras :

• React or similar frontend frameworks
• Docker and containerisation experience
• Third‑party integrations and ecommerce workflow knowledge
• Familiarity with DevOps and monitoring tools

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary and loyalty bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Casual dress and employee discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme, health & wellbeing support
• Free parking, company events, and a supportive team

If you're ready to shape technical delivery and influence an evolving ecommerce platform, click apply now .