PHP Developer - Laravel

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic fintech SaaS platform as a Laravel/PHP Full-Stack Developer. Contribute to exciting technology transformation initiatives by building robust back-end APIs and integrating innovative features for enhanced customer experiences. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment while benefiting from professional growth opportunities including a training budget.

Benefits

Private medical coverage

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Professional training budget

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Experienced PHP developer with strong Laravel skills.
• Familiarity with C#/.Net when needed.
• Solid grasp of SOLID design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust backend API using PHP Laravel.
• Enhance the platform with new features.
• Integrate third-party APIs.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

API Development

MySQL

SOLID Principles

DevOps Tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Git

Job description

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? Company | Fintech SaaS Platform, Permanent Role.

? Position | Laravel/PHP Full-Stack Developer (Mid-Level).

? Impact | Technology Transformation, Modernization, and Scalability.

? Size | Medium-sized team, part of an exciting in-house engineering transformation.

? Skills | PHP (Laravel), JQuery, API Development, MySQL, SOLID Principles, and modern DevOps tools.

? Location | London, UK/Remote - You must be eligible to work in UK

? Hybrid | Flexible working policy with a collaborative office culture.

? Benefits | Private medical, dental, pension, professional training budget, flexible working, on-site gym.

The Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a fast-growing fintech company undergoing an exciting technology transformation?

As part of a motivated and collaborative development team, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing and modernizing the company’s tech stack. This involves building a robust backend API, integrating third-party platforms, and rolling out innovative features to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

This is a PHP Laravel-focused position, but it also offers the opportunity to work with a diverse tech stack and contribute to a high-performing, scalable, and secure platform.

What makes you a great fit:

You’re an experienced PHP developer with strong Laravel skills and the flexibility to work with C#/.Net when needed. You have a solid grasp of SOLID design principles, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have experience building robust, well-optimized APIs. Bonus points if you have worked with DevOps practices or modern tools like Docker or Kubernetes.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust backend API using PHP Laravel.

• Enhance the platform with innovative new features that align with the product roadmap.

• Seamlessly integrate third-party APIs into the system.

• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to optimize deployment pipelines and platform scalability.

• Support application deployment and maintenance in a .Net/Azure environment.

Skills & Requirements:

• Advanced experience with PHP and Laravel.

• Familiarity with C#/.Net for specific platform components.

• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles.

• Proficiency in MySQL, with a focus on database optimization.

• Strong understanding of API design and development.

• Experience with version control systems like Git.

Bonus Skills:

• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including Docker or Kubernetes.

• Experience with Azure services for application hosting and management.

• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible).

• Knowledge of Atlassian tools like Jira and Bitbucket.

• Hybrid working model with flexibility to suit your needs.

• Collaborative team culture with a “trust over control” ethos.

• Regular opportunities to grow and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Private medical and dental coverage.

• Professional training budget to support career growth.

• On-site gym for a balanced work-life approach.

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a transformative environment.

? Interview Process | CV Review > Pre-screen with recruiter > Teams Call with CTO > Technical Interview > HR Interview > Offer.

Click “Apply” to join this fintech SaaS platform’s journey and help shape the future of their technology!