PHP Developer

Ronald James Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald James Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join a growing SaaS company in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role offers a permanent position with a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per year and a chance to contribute to impactful projects.

You will develop high-quality PHP code, work with Laravel or Symfony, and collaborate with a team using GitHub or GitLab. A strong focus on security, performance, and responsive interfaces will be key to success.

Qualifications

• Experienced PHP developer.
• Strong experience with Laravel or Symfony.
• Solid understanding of database concepts.
• Proficient with Git version control.
• Experience with modern JavaScript (ES6/ES2020), React or Vue.js.
• Responsive-first CSS and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborative, agile team experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality PHP code with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
• Work with Laravel (or Symfony) and modern JavaScript (ES6, ES2020).
• Build responsive, mobile-friendly interfaces with strong CSS skills.
• Use MySQL or PostgreSQL confidently and apply solid database concepts.
• Collaborate using Git and platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and maintain existing systems.
• Work closely with the team to understand internal client requirements and deliver effective solutions.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Symfony

JavaScript (ES6/ES2020)

React

Vue.js

Git

MySQL

PostgreSQL

CSS

Agile

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Location:Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary:£30000 - £40000

Sector:PHP

Type:Permanent

Posted:08/28/2025

We’re looking for a skilled PHP Developer to join a growing SaaS company that’s making a genuine difference to people’s lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working with a business driven by purpose and innovation.

Some of the responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality PHP code with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.

• Work with Laravel (or Symfony) and modern JavaScript (ES6, ES2020).

• Build responsive, mobile-friendly interfaces with strong CSS skills.

• Use MySQL or PostgreSQL confidently and apply solid database concepts.

• Collaborate using Git and platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.

• Troubleshoot, improve, and maintain existing systems.

• Work closely with the team to understand internal client requirements and deliver effective solutions.

Some of the requirements:

• Essential Skills & Experience

• Experienced PHP developer.

• Strong experience with Laravel (or Symfony).

• Have a strong understanding of database concepts and client/server architectures.

• Proficient with Git version control.

• Can troubleshoot and work across the software development lifecycle.

• Take accountability and responsibility for delivering your work.

• Modern JavaScript (ES6, ES2020) with React or Vue.js.

• Responsive-first CSS.

• Knowledge of different software systems, compatibility requirements, and architecture patterns.

• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with agile practices.