Mid To Senior Php (Laravel) Developer

Wilton Bradley Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Exeter is seeking a Mid to Senior Developer to enhance business-critical applications and system integrations. The role requires strong PHP development skills, collaboration with stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members. This position supports hybrid work (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) and offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pension, annual holiday, and exclusive employee discounts.

Benefits

40% off online products

HealthShield cashback scheme

Cycle-To-Work scheme

33 days of annual holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and SOLID principles.
• Experience with modern PHP frameworks, preferably Laravel or Symfony.

Responsibilities

• Development of bespoke software and middleware solutions.
• Deliver high-quality, secure code using modern best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements.

Skills

PHP development experience

Object-oriented programming

Secure coding practices

PHP frameworks (Laravel or Symfony)

Relational databases (MySQL)

Version control (Git)

Communication skills

Tools

Git

Composer

Docker

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and driven Mid to Senior Developer to join our growing team. You'll play a key role in developing and maintaining a range of business-critical applications, websites and system integrations. If you're passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and enjoy solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH.

Responsibilities

• Development of bespoke software and middleware solutions to support and grow core business operations.
• Deliver high-quality, secure code using modern best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development environments.
• Mentor junior team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends, frameworks and emerging technologies.
• Any other tasks deemed by the Company to be necessary for the successful completion of the role.
• Lead discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders, designing solutions to solve key business challenges.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and SOLID principles.
• Solid knowledge of secure coding practices (e.g. OWASP).
• Experience with modern PHP frameworks (preferably Laravel or Symfony).
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL) and writing performant queries.
• Comfortable working with Git, Composer and modern development workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Nice to Have
  • Familiar with Agile / Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience writing automated tests (PHPUnit/PEST).
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.).
  • Experience with Docker and containerised development environments.
  • Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React or similar).

Benefits

• At the Wilton Bradley Group we are committed to supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives.
• Employees enjoy exclusive discounts, including 40% off online products from Wilton Bradley and TII Brands.
• Competitive company pension with an annual salary exchange opportunity, sick pay, and enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• 33 days of annual holiday, with opportunities for annual company events and recognition such as long service awards.
• HealthShield cash back scheme, Cycle-To-Work scheme after six months of service and free on-site parking.
• Casual dress code and comprehensive induction and training program for professional and personal development.
• Complimentary tea and coffee.