PHP Developer

ChiroCat; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ChiroCat is seeking a PHP Developer to join its internal technology team in Basingstoke. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing CRM applications within a cross-functional Scrum team.

You will deliver features end-to-end, improve legacy CakePHP systems, build APIs, and work in an Agile environment with developers, QA, BAs, and DevOps to drive scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' commercial PHP development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP (Laravel/CakePHP).
• Deliver features end-to-end, including development, testing, and deployment.
• Enhance existing applications, including legacy CakePHP systems.
• Build and maintain APIs and backend services.
• Write clean, maintainable code following development standards and best practices.
• Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Support system design, integrations, and technical improvements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with wider technology teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and reduce technical debt.

Skills

PHP development

Agile / Scrum

Backend design

Code reviews

Testing practices

Performance optimization

API development

JavaScript ES6+

HTML/CSS

Git workflows

Tools

Laravel

CakePHP

MySQL

Vue.js/Nuxt

Docker

Linux/WSL

CI/CD

Unit testing

Job description

PHP Developer

Basingstoke (Hybrid - 1 day onsite per week)

£40,000 - £55,000 per annum

Overview

A growing organisation is looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join their internal technology team, supporting the development and enhancement of business-critical CRM applications.

Working within a cross-functional Scrum team, this role will deliver new functionality, improve existing systems, and support the continued evolution of applications to meet changing business needs.

This is an opportunity for a skilled PHP Developer to work in a collaborative Agile environment, delivering high-quality software solutions alongside developers, QA, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP (Laravel/CakePHP).


• Deliver features end-to-end, including development, testing, and deployment.


• Enhance existing applications, including legacy CakePHP systems.


• Build and maintain APIs and backend services.


• Write clean, maintainable code following development standards and best practices.


• Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.


• Support system design, integrations, and technical improvements.


• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with wider technology teams.


• Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and reduce technical debt.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' commercial experience in PHP development.


• Strong experience with PHP 7.4 (CakePHP) and PHP 8+ (Laravel/Symfony).


• Experience building backend systems and APIs.


• Strong knowledge of MySQL, including queries and performance optimisation.


• Working knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS.


• Experience with Git, branching workflows, and pull requests.


• Familiarity with Docker and Linux/WSL environments.


• Experience with unit testing and automated testing practices.


• Understanding of software design principles and coding standards.


• Exposure to Vue.js/Nuxt, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, messaging technologies, or microservices is beneficial