Lead PHP Developer {Tech for Good}

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Lead PHP Developer to spearhead the transition from legacy systems to modern platforms in a Tech for Good organization. The role entails leading a development team, with responsibilities including maintaining legacy systems and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong PHP and Vue.js experience and ambition to support impactful technology initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus additional benefits and a remote work option.

Benefits

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Very well experienced in PHP and Vue.js.
• Highly ambitious developer to match the ambition of the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and support full‑stack development.
• Take responsibility for legacy PHP systems, ensuring they remain reliable.
• Continuous improvement.
• Building a team.

Skills

PHP

Vue.js

Leadership

Full-stack development

Job description

Job Description

Lead PHP Developer (Tech for Good)

North London, Remote

£70,000 - £80,000 + Remote + Company Benefits

Are you a Lead PHP Developer wanting to play a crucial role in the continued success of an extremely ambitious company who are at the forefront of their industry and have spent the last few years bringing their development in house to have great control, flexibility, and the ability to accelerate?

Are you someone who believes technology should improve lives, strengthen human connection, and support better outcomes across healthcare, education, and professional development?

Do you want the opportunity to grow your own team and have complete autonomy and help shape the strategy of a company that provides video‑streaming examinations for the medical industry? Do you want to be a pioneer for technological innovation in this industry in a move that will see you have a direct impact on millions of lives?

You’ll take the lead in defining the technical future, steering the transition from legacy PHP systems to a modern, scalable platform built with Laravel, InertiaJS, and Vue 3. With solid groundwork already in place, you’ll have real freedom to shape architecture, improve how we build software, and drive the next generation of our products.

This role would suit an experienced PHP developer who is ready to step beyond maintaining legacy systems and help build something modern, scalable, and genuinely impactful. If you’re excited by the idea of using your technical skills to support a "Tech for Good" organisation and create tools that improve communication, education, and real‑world outcomes, you’ll feel at home here.

The Role

• Lead the team and support full‑stack development.
• Take responsibility for legacy PHP systems, ensuring they remain reliable as we progressively build a new platform.
• Continuous improvement.
• Building a team.

The Person

• Very well experienced in PHP and Vue.js.
• Highly ambitious developer to match the ambition of the company.

Keywords: Lead Developer, Software, Software Lead, PHP, JavaScript, Medical, Head of Development, London, Vue.js

Reference Number: BBBH23071

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We are an equal‑opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.