PHP Web Developer

Adria Solutions Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital solutions company based in Sheffield is seeking a PHP Web Developer. The role involves leading the development of bespoke digital projects, collaborating with designers and clients, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have proven experience with PHP and a strong UX focus. Benefits include company performance bonuses and a supportive studio culture.

Benefits

Company performance bonuses

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private parking

Employee-Owned Business benefits

Friendly studio culture with social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
• Strong UX awareness and the ability to translate designs into functional websites.
• Experience in leading projects from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative design concepts into functional, user-focused websites.
• Lead client projects from concept to launch, ensuring deadlines and quality.
• Collaborate with clients and define technical strategies.

Skills

PHP

MySQL

HTML

JavaScript

jQuery

CSS

SCSS

Tailwind

Git

UX awareness

Tools

WordPress

Shopify

React

Vue

TypeScript

Figma

Linux

Job description

PHP Web Developer - Sheffield

We’re looking for a PHP Web Developer to take the lead on architecting, developing, and optimising bespoke digital projects for clients across hospitality, retail, property, sport, and food & drink. Based in, you’ll work side by side with designers and strategists to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions that push performance and creativity forward.

This is more than just writing code - it’s about setting technical direction, solving complex problems, and shaping the future of our growing Digital team.

What you’ll do

• Translate creative design concepts into functional, user-focused websites
• Lead client projects from concept to launch, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Collaborate directly with clients, explaining technical decisions in plain language
• Maintain and optimise existing client sites, adding features and solving challenges
• Help define technical strategy, tooling, and coding standards for the team
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices

What we’re looking for

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Proven experience with PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript (incl. jQuery), CSS (SCSS & Tailwind)
• Strong UX awareness and the ability to bring design concepts to life
• Experience owning projects end-to-end — from scoping to deployment
• Confidence with Git and modern development workflows
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Desirable:

• WordPress and/or Shopify (Basic / Advanced / Plus)
• Modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, TypeScript)
• Figma for design collaboration
• Agency or multi-client project experience
• Linux servers and SEO best practices
• Supporting and guiding junior developers

Benefits:

• Company performance bonuses
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown included)
• Private parking
• Employee-Owned Business — you’ll be part of it
• A supportive, friendly studio culture with social events and space to grow