PHP Developer

Bowerford Associates; Chudleigh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced PHP Developer in South Devon. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in-office per week. Ideal candidates will have solid PHP development experience, strong problem-solving skills, and knowledge of modern frameworks like Laravel or Symfony. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Good holiday allowance

Pension

Ongoing professional development

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of commercial PHP development experience required.
• Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming and SOLID principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke software solutions for business operations.
• Deliver high-quality, secure code following best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for technical solutions.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Commercial PHP development experience (3 to 4 years)

Understanding of object-oriented programming and SOLID principles

Knowledge of secure coding practices (e.g. OWASP)

Experience with modern PHP frameworks (Laravel or Symfony)

Familiarity with MySQL and performant queries

Working with Git and Composer

Strong communication skills

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)

Job description

I am searching for an experienced and enthusiastic PHP Developer for an exciting business based in South Devon. You will ideally be a Middleweight to Senior Developer experienced in developing bespoke software solutions from stakeholder driven business requirements.

In this position you will play a key role in developing and maintaining a range of business-critical applications, websites and system integrations.

If you like to write clean and maintainable code and you enjoy solving complex problems, I would like to hear from you immediately!

The role is offered on a hybrid working basis, 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week working from home.

The office is based near to Newton Abbot, Chudleigh, Ashburton and Buckfastleigh - its easily accessible from the A38.

To be considered for the role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of the office, or you will be able to relocate to the area at short notice.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Developing bespoke software and middleware solutions to support and help grow business operations.
• Deliver high-quality, secure code using modern and best practice approaches.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues across development environments.
• Mentoring more junior team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Staying current with industry trends, frameworks and emerging technologies.

We are looking to speak with collaborative, hands-on PHP Developers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

You MUST value clean code, modern development practices, and believe in sharing knowledge with others. You will be confident in leading discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders, designing solutions to solve key business challenges.

Required Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• 3 to 4 years minimum commercial 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 Skills

• Familiar with Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Experience writing automated tests (PHPUnit/PEST).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with Docker and containerised development environments.
• Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React or similar).

The role is offered with an extensive benefits package, including a good holiday allowance, pension, ongoing professional development, hybrid-working and much, much more!

Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship.

KEYWORDS

PHP Developer, Middleweight Developer, Senior Developer, SOLID Principles, OWASP, Laravel, Symfony, MySQL, Relational Databases, GIT, Composer, Automated Testing PHPUnit, PEST, CI/CD Pipelines, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Docker, Containerised Development, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Agile, Scrum

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.