PHP Developer - Laravel

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

Job summary

A leading fintech SaaS platform is seeking a Mid-Level Laravel/PHP Full-Stack Developer to join their collaborative team in a transformative environment. The role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, enhancing the company's technology while enjoying private medical benefits, professional training, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private medical coverage

Dental coverage

Professional training budget

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience with PHP Laravel and working knowledge of C#/.Net.
• Solid understanding of SOLID design principles and API design.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools like Docker or Kubernetes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust backend API using PHP Laravel.
• Enhance the platform with innovative new features.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers for optimization.

Skills

PHP (Laravel)

JQuery

API Development

MySQL

SOLID Principles

DevOps tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Infrastructure-as-Code tools

Jira

Bitbucket

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!