PHP Developer

Akkodis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced PHP Developer for a 6-month contract to work on their in-house development team. This role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing PHP applications, with a focus on API integration and collaborative teamwork. The ideal candidate should have strong commercial PHP experience, familiarity with frameworks like Laravel or Symfony, and solid database design skills. The position is based in London, requiring one day a week on-site.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in PHP development required.
• Familiarity with Laravel or Symfony frameworks necessary.
• Must have experience integrating RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP applications.
• Build and consume APIs for integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong commercial PHP development experience (7.x/8.x)

Expertise with frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony

Solid understanding of MySQL/MariaDB and database design principles

Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs

Familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3)

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, or similar tools

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

PHP Developer - 6 Months - Outside IR35 - 1 Day a week in London - £400-£450p/d

Akkodis Group have been exclusively retained by a large end-user organisation undergoing a major digital transformation. They require an experienced PHP Developer to join their in-house development team on a contract basis.

You will be working on the design, development, and optimisation of PHP-based applications, ensuring seamless integration with core business systems and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance PHP applications across web and enterprise environments
• Build and consume APIs (REST/JSON, SOAP) for integrations with third-party and internal systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, business analysts, and testers
• Optimise application performance, scalability, and security
• Deliver clean, well-documented code in line with coding standards
• Support UAT and provide production fixes when required

Key Skills Required

• Strong commercial PHP development experience (7.x/8.x)
• Expertise with frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony
• Solid understanding of MySQL/MariaDB and database design principles
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, or similar tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience

Additional Information

For more details, please apply and the consultant will reach out if your profile aligns with the client’s requirements.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provides a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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