Lead PHP Developer

Careers Plus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a Lead PHP Full Stack Developer in Sheffield. The successful candidate will work on impactful projects using Laravel and React, writing high-quality code and building modern applications. Key responsibilities include developing secure APIs, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring code quality. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, ideal for those passionate about software craftsmanship and looking for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with object-oriented PHP and JavaScript.
• Proven background in building applications with Laravel and React.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Build modern web applications using Laravel and React.
• Design, build, and consume secure APIs.
• Collaborate with designers, strategists, and content teams.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Laravel

React

MySQL

Redis

Git

API Security

Tools

Laravel Forge

Envoyer

Ubuntu

Job description

Lead PHP Full Stack Developer

Salary: £35,000 to £50,000

Location: Sheffield

Type: Full time

The role

We are looking for a Lead PHP Full Stack Developer who genuinely enjoys writing high quality code. This role is ideal for someone who is confident working across the full stack, has strong experience with Laravel and React, and takes pride in building clean, maintainable and well structured systems.

You will work on meaningful projects, building websites, applications and tools for a diverse client base, including large organisations and public sector partners. You will be trusted to take ownership of your work, learn new technologies where required, and collaborate effectively without heavy oversight.

What you will be doing

• Building modern web applications using Laravel and React
• Working confidently within large codebases, understanding data flow and business logic
• Designing, building and consuming secure APIs
• Translating Figma designs into polished, performant and accessible front ends
• Collaborating with designers, strategists and content teams
• Owning code quality, best practice and delivery standards

What we are looking for

• Strong experience with PHP and JavaScript, with solid object oriented programming principles
• Proven experience building production applications using Laravel and React
• Ability to write clean, maintainable and well architected code
• Experience creating secure APIs with an understanding of OAuth2 concepts
• Confident working with MySQL and Redis in live environments
• Comfortable deploying and managing applications using tools such as Laravel Forge and Envoyer
• Confident working on Ubuntu servers via the command line and SSH
• Strong Git workflow experience, including branching, pull requests and code reviews
• Clear communicator able to explain technical concepts to non technical stakeholders

Nice to have

• Experience implementing accessibility standards or an interest in learning best practice
• Strong CSS skills using Sass, BEM or similar scalable approaches
• Leadership instincts and an interest in mentoring or shaping a development team over time

Why apply

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, creative and supportive development environment where quality matters. You will work on projects with purpose, alongside people who care about how things are built. Your ideas will be welcomed, your contribution will be valued, and you will have room to grow both technically and professionally.

If you are passionate about software craftsmanship and want to work somewhere that values good code, clear thinking and collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.