Lead Web Developer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a skilled Lead Web Developer to join their Northampton team. This role involves developing and optimising web applications using PHP and Laravel in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must possess strong experience with MySQL and front-end integration. The position offers autonomy and the opportunity to impact project success significantly.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Strong, proven experience with PHP (7/8) and Laravel framework.
• Excellent knowledge of MySQL database design and optimisation.
• Confident in responsive front-end development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise complex web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.
• Lead on project delivery, collaborating with colleagues and clients to define requirements.
• Ensure applications are performant, scalable, and secure.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Git

RESTful API integration

Job description

Overview

Lead Web Developer (PHP / Laravel) – Northampton (Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home). £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a highly skilled Web Developer with strong PHP and Laravel expertise to take ownership of exciting, business-critical projects and play a key role in a growing digital team.

This organisation delivers bespoke web applications and digital solutions to a loyal and expanding client base. Following new ownership in 2023, the business is in a strong position for growth and offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly shape future success.

In this role, you'll take the lead on developing, maintaining, and optimising modern web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. You'll work closely with colleagues and clients to scope, design, and deliver new features, while ensuring existing platforms are secure, scalable, and performant. The role follows a hybrid model, with Mondays and Fridays from home, and Tuesday to Thursday based in the Northampton office.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience of PHP and Laravel development, a proven track record of designing and optimising databases in MySQL, and a confident understanding of front-end and API integration. Exposure to cloud platforms, containerisation tools, or modern JavaScript frameworks will also be valuable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, close-knit team where you'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, exposure to cloud-based technologies, and the chance to make a real impact in shaping both projects and processes.

The Role

• Develop, maintain, and optimise complex web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL
• Lead on project delivery, collaborating with colleagues and clients to define requirements
• Ensure applications are performant, scalable, and secure
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full stack
• Contribute to best practices and continuous improvement within the team

The Person

• Strong, proven experience with PHP (7/8) and the Laravel framework
• Excellent knowledge of MySQL database design and optimisation
• Confident working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive front-end development
• Skilled in version control (Git) and RESTful API integration
• Collaborative team player with the ability to take ownership of projects
• Able to pass a DBS check during probation due to client base working with