Lead PHP Developer

Jangro Ltd; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take ownership of internal PHP systems and their integrations with platforms like Magento 2 and Sage 200. This full-time role requires strong PHP proficiency, architecture design skills, and a collaborative spirit. Benefits include a pension plan, cycle scheme, on-site gym, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Health and wellbeing programme

On-site gym

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PHP development experience in a senior capacity.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and familiarity with frameworks.
• Experience with Magento 2 and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of PHP applications.
• Architect integrations with platforms like Magento and Sage.
• Establish coding standards and best practices.

Skills

PHP 7 / 8

OOP

MVC frameworks (Laravel, Symfony)

Magento 2

MySQL

REST / SOAP APIs

Bitbucket

Docker

CI / CD

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Bitbucket

Docker

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

Salary : £30,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• 2+ years of PHP development experience in a senior capacity
• Strong proficiency in PHP 7 / 8, OOP, and MVC frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with Magento 2 or similar e-commerce platforms, particularly with their API integrations
• Experience integrating with ERP systems (ideally Sage 200) and PIM platforms
• Advanced skills in MySQL, including schema design, performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation
• Ability to design and consume REST / SOAP APIs
• Proficiency with Bitbucket or similar code storage for Git-based version control
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Docker and CI / CD pipeline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Strong collaborative abilities and a willingness to research and test emerging technologies
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and manage their resources and time well
• Strong analytical thinking with an ability to diagnose complex system issues
• A methodical, structured approach to problem-solving
• Ability to break down ambiguous problems and develop practical, workable solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of internal PHP applications and services
• Architect secure and scalable integrations between internal systems and external platforms (Magento 2, PIM, Sage 200, MySQL)
• Establish coding standards, development processes, and architectural guidelines
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve system performance and developer productivity
• Ensure systems are stable and secure within a Linux server environment
• Ability to run and monitor shell scripts via SSH
• Develop, maintain, and refactor PHP applications using modern frameworks and best practices
• Build and manage REST / SOAP APIs and data pipelines supporting cross-system communication
• Optimise MySQL queries, indexes, and schema structures to maximise performance and reliability
• Ensure thorough version control practices through Bitbucket repositories working to a GIT framework
• Coordinate with the rest of the IT team and other departments to complete projects
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across PHP applications and integrated systems
• Perform code audits, implement system improvements, and monitor performance
• Maintain high standards for security, data governance, and documentation
• Produce detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation guides

Technologies

• API
• Architect
• BitBucket
• CI / CD
• Docker
• ERP
• Git
• Laravel
• Linux
• Magento
• MVC
• MySQL
• OOP
• PHP
• REST
• SOAP
• Sage
• Security
• Symfony

More

We are seeking an experienced Lead PHP Developer to take ownership of our internal PHP-systems and their integrations with key business platforms including Magento 2, Sage 200, Agility PIM, and MySQL. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with a driven personality who can architect and maintain existing and future solutions. We offer a full-time position with a range of benefits including a company pension, cycle to work scheme, free parking, health and wellbeing programme, on-site gym, and easy transport links.