PHP Developer

Movement; Sefton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software company is seeking a PHP Developer to join their remote-first team. In this role, you will develop and enhance their core platform, refactor legacy systems, and collaborate closely in an agile environment. Ideal candidates have strong PHP experience, expertise in Laravel, and good knowledge of AWS. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on a platform used by thousands.

Qualifications

• Strong PHP development experience.
• Experience with the Laravel framework.
• Knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance our core platform in line with the team’s roadmap.
• Refactor and modernize legacy systems to improve performance.
• Collaborate in an agile environment for design decisions.

Skills

Strong PHP development experience

Laravel framework expertise

MySQL/MariaDB

RESTful API development

AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, or similar)

Job description

Overview

PHP Developer - Remote First

Are you passionate about building software that exceeds user expectations? Join a dynamic, agile development team working on a cutting-edge platform built from the ground up. This is your chance to make a real impact and leave your mark on a product used by thousands.

As part of this role, you will also be refactoring legacy systems and upgrading existing software, ensuring our platform remains modern, scalable, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance our core platform in line with the team’s roadmap.
• Refactor and modernize legacy systems to improve performance and maintainability.
• Upgrade and optimize existing software components.
• Collaborate in an agile (XP) environment, contributing to design decisions and best practices.
• Work closely with a talented team of developers to deliver exceptional user experiences.

What We’re Looking For

You’re a problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment. You take pride in your work, learn quickly, and have an eye for detail. You’re confident in making practical design choices and passionate about coding.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong PHP development experience
• Laravel framework expertise
• MySQL/MariaDB
• RESTful API development
• AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, or similar)

If interested please get in touch as soon as possible!