PHP Web Developer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected digital agency in Chichester to hire a PHP Web Developer. Hybrid options are available, with a focus on delivering bespoke websites, ecommerce platforms and business systems.

You will design, develop and maintain web applications, working closely with clients to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. The role emphasizes ownership, strong communication and the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience with modern, object-oriented PHP 8.
• Experience with a PHP framework or large-scale PHP applications.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, reusable code.
• Experience with code quality tools and testing (PHPUnit).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain bespoke web applications and business systems.
• Work closely with colleagues and clients to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Communicate effectively and manage priorities in a client-facing environment.

Skills

PHP 8

PHP framework experience

Clean, maintainable code

Unit testing (PHPUnit)

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client communication

Project ownership

Tools

PHPUnit

Static analysis tools

Job description

- Hybrid options in Chichester, West Sussex

A highly respected digital agency is seeking a PHP Web Developer to join its growing technical team in Chichester.

The business specialises in delivering bespoke websites, ecommerce platforms and business systems for clients across a range of sectors. Founded by developers and still highly technical in its approach, the company is known for building long-term client relationships, maintaining high engineering standards and investing heavily in its people.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of projects and working directly with clients to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in designing, developing and maintaining bespoke web applications and business systems, working closely with colleagues and clients to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Unlike many development environments, there is no traditional project management layer. As a result, strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage priorities effectively are essential.

Required Skills & Experience

• Commercial experience with modern, object-oriented PHP 8.
• Experience working with a PHP framework or large-scale PHP applications.
• A passion for writing clean, maintainable and reusable code.
• Experience with code quality tools, including PHPUnit, static analysis or automated testing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and colleagues.
• A proven track record of delivering projects successfully, estimating accurately and identifying risks early.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas:

• AI-assisted and agentic software development.
• Ecommerce platforms and payment gateway integrations.
• PCI compliance.
• Web performance analysis and optimisation.
• Advanced SQL skills and database design, particularly with MariaDB.
• AWS infrastructure and cloud services.
• DevOps and systems administration.
• CloudFlare, Debian, Puppet and Terraform.
• Analytics implementation, including Google Tag Manager and server-side tracking.
• Consent management and privacy-focused measurement solutions.

What's on Offer?

Every project is bespoke, providing the opportunity to work on technically interesting solutions that have a direct impact on clients businesses.

Employee Ownership

As an employee-owned organisation, every member of the team has a genuine stake in the success of the business and the opportunity to influence its future direction.

The organisation actively rewards performance and offers clear opportunities for progression, increased responsibility and professional development.