PHP Developer

ByteHire; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

ByteHire is seeking an experienced PHP Developer for a remote contract role focused on supporting a Laravel-based portal. Ideal candidates will thrive in client-facing environments and possess strong back-end development skills through ownership of features and collaboration with tech teams.

Qualifications

• Proven PHP Developer with Laravel experience.
• Strong on-prem Linux experience.
• Solid experience with AWS.
• Remote client-facing role experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of features and small projects.
• Act as a key contact with client and tech teams.
• Maintain and improve legacy/custom PHP systems.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

AWS

Linux

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Vue.js

Job description

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Job Role: PHP Developer

Reference: BH-358c

Job Type: Contract

Daily rate: up to £320 per day (Outside IR35)

Location: Fully Remote, UK residents

Contract start date: 14th July 2025

About the Company:

The company is a technology consultancy offering flexible remote work. With the spirit of a growing start-up and the foundation of a well-established organization, they focus on delivering tailored software solutions. They support professional growth and create a collaborative workplace where fresh ideas and career development are encouraged.

Overview:

We’re looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join our client’s team on a 3-month contract, supporting a Laravel-based portal that integrates with their NetSuite ERP/CRM system and various AWS services. You’ll be a self-sufficient engineer who thrives in client-facing settings, can work autonomously, and is confident communicating with external tech teams.

This is a remote role requiring strong backend development skills, good on-prem Linux experience, and the ability to balance new feature delivery with system improvements and bug fixing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of features and small projects, from development to delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact with client and third-party tech teams, managing communications professionally.
• Work independently in a Kanban-driven environment, balancing new work with reactive bug fixes.
• Maintain and improve legacy/custom PHP systems, even with limited documentation.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor teammates on technical and client-handling best practices.

Tech Stack and Tools:

• Testing: PHPUnit, PHPStan
• Database: MySQL
• APIs: SOAP, REST
• Other: NetSuite ERP/CRM

Requirements/experience:

• Proven PHP Developer with Laravel experience
• Strong on-prem Linux experience for web application development and deployment
• Solid experience with AWS, especially pulling and integrating data from services
• Experience working in a remote, client-facing role – ideally within an agency or consultancy
• Confident communicating with external technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• Solid understanding of automated testing practices (PHPUnit)
• Competence with Docker, Git, and CI/CD workflows
• Strong understanding of MySQL and relational database performance
• Familiarity with Kanban-style workflows and balancing new feature and support work
• Able to work independently, take ownership, and mentor others
• Exposure to NetSuite ERP/CRM integrations
• Frontend development experience – particularly with Vue.js
• Experience working with organically grown or legacy PHP systems

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development

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