PHP Developer

Rebel Recruitment Limited; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Lincoln seeks a PHP Developer to join a close‑knit engineering team. The role involves building backend services, creating APIs, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates should have strong PHP and Laravel skills, an understanding of backend architecture, and a passion for continuous learning. This position offers up to £42,900 depending on experience and a collaborative team culture. The working model is 3-4 days in the office.

Benefits

Collaborative, supportive team culture

Opportunities to influence platform direction

Room to grow within a stable organisation

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PHP and Laravel development.
• Good understanding of backend architecture and database design.
• Confident working with APIs, integrations and data‑driven platforms.
• Experience mentoring others or leading small projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining backend services using PHP and Laravel.
• Creating APIs and data models to support frontend applications.
• Improving performance, reliability, and security across the platform.
• Mentoring junior developers and supporting their growth.

Skills

PHP and Laravel development

Backend architecture and database design

Working with APIs and integrations

Collaboration with teams

Mentoring others

Continuous learning

Job description

Role: PHP Developer
Location: Lincoln
Working Model: 3-4 days a week in the office
Salary: Up to £42,900

Are you ready to take the next step in your development career and play a key role in shaping a growing platform?

You’re a self‑motivated, quality‑focused developer with a proven record of delivering high‑quality solutions. You’ll join a close‑knit engineering team that’s expanding its reach and improving the experience for thousands of users. It’s a great time to get involved, with the chance to influence how the platform evolves and to help guide future technical decisions.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, building, and maintaining backend services using PHP and Laravel
• Creating APIs and data models to support frontend applications and third‑party integrations
• Improving performance, reliability, and security across the platform
• Working with frontend and customer teams to deliver smooth integrations
• Supporting users through second‑ and third‑line technical issues
• Reviewing code, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices
• Helping shape the technical roadmap and identifying new tools and technologies
• Mentoring junior developers and supporting their growth
• Keeping documentation up to date and contributing to continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in PHP and Laravel development
• Good understanding of backend architecture and database design
• Confident working with APIs, integrations and data‑driven platforms
• Comfortable collaborating with both technical and non‑technical teams
• Experience mentoring others or leading small projects
• Interest in continuous learning and improving how things are done

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £42,900 depending on experience
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Opportunities to influence platform direction and technical decisions
• 3‑4 days per week in the Lincoln office
• Room to grow within a stable, forward‑looking organisation

If this sounds like your next challenge, please get in touch.

We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.