PHP Software Developer - Flexible Working

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible working, 2 days p/w office‑n

Formal Training Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Mental Health & Wellbeing perks

Flexible working, collaborative env

Job summary

LaraBench in the United Kingdom is seeking a PHP Software Developer to join a growing technology services consultancy with a strong product suite and a collaborative culture.

As a PHP Software Developer, you will be part of a team with real ownership and long-term growth potential, developing and maintaining web applications using PHP & Laravel, JavaScript, and API integrations while optimising MySQL databases.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP & Laravel.
• JavaScript for frontend & API integration.
• Maintain & optimise MySQL databases.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues and improve performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Product enhancements.
• Use Claude Code for code review, improvements, documentation, troubleshooting and general productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP & Laravel.
• JavaScript for frontend & API integration.
• Maintain & optimise MySQL databases.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues and improve performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Product enhancements.
• Use Claude Code for code review, improvements, documentation, troubleshooting and general productivity.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

JavaScript

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

AWS

Azure

Claude Code

Job description

Why apply for this role?

• 23 Days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Highly flexible working - 2 days p/w office-based
• Formal Training Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Mental Health & Wellbeing perks
• Flexible working, collaborativr environment

The Opportunity

Join a well-established, growing technology services consutlancy with a strong product suite and fantastic work culture.

As a PHP Software Developer, you'll be part of a collaborative tech team with real ownership and long-term growth potential.

Day-to-day

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP & Laravel
• JavaScript for frontend & API integration
• Maintain & optimise MySQL databases
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues and improve performance
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners
• Product enhancements
• Use Claude Code for code review, improvements, documentation, troubleshooting and general productivity

Tech Stack & Required Skills

• PHP
• Laravel
• JavaScript
• AWS or Azure
• AI tools (Claude Code or similar)
• Collaborative with strong communication skills
• Strong willingness to learn

If you have 3-4+ years' experience as a PHP software developer, this role could be a fantastic next step in your career, contributing to a growing suite of market-leading products and developing your skillset in a genuinely supporting environment.

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