Senior Developer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broadband discount

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. is seeking a Senior PHP Developer to own technical solutions for our digital platforms. You will design, develop, test and maintain PHP applications, working with Marketing and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable systems.

Responsibilities include building robust integrations, optimising performance, and delivering high-quality code within an Agile environment. This role is based in Horsham and offers opportunities to shape customer journeys and business

Qualifications

• Experience as a Full-Stack PHP Developer with PHP, Apache/Nginx, SQL and Linux.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and cloud deployments.
• Strong database design, querying, data integrity and performance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of marketing development stream and deliver technical solutions.
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• Lead the creation, deployment, maintenance and optimisation of digital customer journeys.
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• Develop clean, efficient, maintainable code using PHP and standards.
• Design, develop and maintain databases with data integrity and performance.

Skills

Full-stack PHP

PHP

Apache/Nginx

SQL

Linux

RESTful APIs

Cloud deployment

Database design

Laravel

Vue

Livewire

Alpine

Git

Docker

Azure

Ubuntu

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Azure

Ubuntu

Job description

Location: On site / Horsham, UK

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Technology | Software Development

Salary: Negotiable salary

Senior Developer

Location: Horsham

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week. Core working hours Monday-Friday (8:30am-5:30pm)

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Senior PHP Developer to join our Development team, taking ownership of technical solutions that support our digital platforms, customer journeys, and wider business objectives.

In this role, you'll design, develop, test, and maintain PHP-based applications and integrations, working closely with Marketing and stakeholders across the business to translate requirements into effective, scalable solutions. You'll enhance existing functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, and continuously improve the performance, reliability, and user experience of our platforms.

If you're a solutions-focused developer with strong attention to detail, a passion for clean and efficient code, and enjoy collaborating to deliver high-quality technical solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the marketing development stream, delivering technical solutions that support marketing campaigns, digital initiatives, and business growth.
• Lead the creation, deployment, maintenance, and continuous optimisation of digital customer journeys, ensuring a seamless and effective user experience.
• Interpret project briefs and business requirements, defining scope, technical requirements, delivery plans, and appropriate solutions from concept through to implementation.
• Develop clean, efficient, maintainable, and testable code using PHP, following development best practices and coding standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity, reliability, and efficient performance.
• Test and troubleshoot applications, identifying and resolving software defects while continuously optimising system performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and wider business teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions and deliver projects to agreed timescales.
• Support the ongoing improvement of digital platforms, identifying opportunities to enhance functionality, customer experience, conversion, and operational efficiency.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrable experience as a Full-Stack PHP Developer, with strong expertise across PHP, Apache/Ngnix, SQL, and Linux environments.
• Proven experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and third‑party services, alongside deploying and managing applications within Cloud infrastructure.
• Strong database expertise, including schema design, query optimisation, data integrity, and performance.
• Excellent development and problem‑solving skills, with experience testing, troubleshooting, resolving bugs, and delivering clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• A collaborative approach, with experience working alongside developers and business stakeholders within Agile development environments to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server, with a strong understanding of database design and querying.
• Experience with modern frameworks and libraries, including Laravel, Vue, Livewire, and Alpine.
• Experience working within Ubuntu, Docker, and/or Azure environments, including application deployment and infrastructure support.
• Proficient in Git and version control, with experience working collaboratively across development environments.
• Experience writing automated unit and feature tests to support code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Good understanding of CI/CD practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or integrating CMS platforms and third‑party systems, including HubSpot.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want to be part of a company that’s shaking up the telecoms industry, we’d love to hear from you.

• 50% off Home Telecom broadband after probation – completely FREE after 2 years.
• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 days with service + bank holidays + your birthday off.
• Complementary fresh fruit and breakfast bar.
• Local company discounts in Horsham.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Buy and sell holiday scheme.
• Friday fridge (end‑of‑week treats).
• Regular company events: summer party, Christmas party, sports day & more.
• Aviva Health Care – 24/7 Doctor, counselling & bereavement counselling.
• Parking available free / discounted options.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Death in service cover.